Mission Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are an enthusiastic group of Wilson College alumni under the age of 40 joining together to promote and support our college and the North Carolina Textile Foundation; foster relationships between students, alumni, and industry partners; and ensure the continued engagement of young alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n

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DYALC MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n

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\n February 19, 2025<\/span>\n <\/p>\n \n

Two Outstanding Graduates Win the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Since graduating from the Wilson College of Textiles, Cameron Cooper ’09 and Germanee Gerald ’13 have gone above and beyond to distinguish themselves through their professional achievements, groundbreaking research and alignment with the college\u2019s core values.<\/span>

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\n February 18, 2025<\/span>\n <\/p>\n \n

Germanee Gerald ’13 Receives the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

In recognition of her professional achievements, community involvement and alignment with the college\u2019s core values, Germanee Gerald was named a recipient of the Wilson College of Textiles\u2019 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.<\/span>

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\n October 25, 2024<\/span>\n <\/p>\n \n

Meet the Six New Members of the Dean\u2019s Young Alumni Leadership Council (DYALC)<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

These recent graduates will continue to build on their lifelong connection to the Wilson College of Textiles through their engagement, leadership and philanthropy in their new role on the Dean\u2019s Young Alumni Leadership Council.<\/span>

Structure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The DYALC is comprised of 25 to 30 Wilson College of Textiles alumni from the 15 most recently graduated classes and a range of majors. Members serve a two-year term, with the option to renew by mutual agreement of the individual member and the council’s executive team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alumni Member Responsibilities and Expectations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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• Serve as a sounding board, resource and advisor to the dean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Participate in council conference calls and meetings in person or virtually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Serve as a role model for alumni involvement to students and recent graduates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Make an annual contribution (of any amount) to the North Carolina Textile Foundation in support of the Dean\u2019s Textiles Innovation Fund.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Participate in at least one long-term initiative and one short-term initiative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Assist in the identification and recruitment of new volunteers and encourage participation in programming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Work with North Carolina Textile Foundation staff to help identify other alumni and industry prospects that may be interested in supporting the college.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Represent the DYALC, North Carolina Textile Foundation, the Wilson College of Textiles and the university on campus or in your respective community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  Student Representatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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  • The council will have two student members, one undergraduate and one graduate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Student representatives will serve a one-year term with the responsibility to be the liaison between the DYALC and current Wilson College of Textiles students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n

    Nominate Now<\/h2>

    Are you a young alumna or alumnus who loves the Wilson College and wants to support the college by serving on the DYALC? Or do you know someone who would be a great addition to our council? Nominate them today for the upcoming recruitment cycle. The current nomination period closes on February 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.<\/p>

    Nominate Today<\/span>

    Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council
    Co-Presidents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Katelyn Bell \u201913, \u201915 | Co-President<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Fashion and Textile Management
    M.S., Textiles
    Associate Marketing Manager at Glen Raven, Inc.
    Durham, North Carolina
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Matthew Iezzi \u201918, \u201919 | Co-President<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Textile Technology
    M.S., Textile Engineering
    Head of Production at Ambercycle Inc.
    Los Angeles, California
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2024-2025 Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Brooke Anderson \u201917<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Textile Engineering
    Product Development Manager at Marolina Outdoor, Inc.
    Charleston, South Carolina
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Morgan Besterman \u201915<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Textile Technology
    Designer, (Adidas Infants Collection) at LT Apparel Group
    Mebane, North Carolina
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Rachel Bradley \u201913<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Textile Technology
    Account Executive at Office Environments
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cassia Lewis Cameron ’13<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Fashion and Textile Management
    Senior Material Developer at Patagonia
    Huntington Beach, California
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Corinne Carter ’18<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Fashion and Textile Management
    Product Marketing Manager at Unifi Manufacturing, Inc.
    Greensboro, North Carolina
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Meredith (McKague) Corley \u201914<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Textile Technology
    Product Development Engineer at Antigua Apparel
    Atlanta, Georgia
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Jasmine Cox-Wade \u201913, ’20<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Textile Technology
    M.T., Master of Textiles
    Executive Director of the Textile Technology Center at Gaston College
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Jenna Eason \u201907, \u201909<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Textile Technology
    M.S., Textile Management and Technology
    Director of Business Development at Alpine Group
    Kingsport, Tennessee
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Abby Ellis ’15<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Fashion and Textile Design
    Design Manager of Upholstery at Richloom Fabrics Group
    Mebane, North Carolina
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Will Halligan \u201913, \u201915<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Textile Technology
    M.S., Textile Engineering
    Senior Footwear Product Engineer at Nike, Inc.
    Portland, Oregon
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ted Meyers ’17<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Textile Engineering
    Business Development Project Manager of Supply Chain and Manufacturing at Kroger
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hannah Orlowski ’19<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Textile Engineering
    Product Development Engineer at Contempora Fabrics
    Clayton, North Carolina
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Shane O\u2019Toole \u201915<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Polymer and Color Chemistry
    Founder at Red Wolf Innovations, LLC
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Kalyn Parker \u201913<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Fashion and Textile Management
    Senior Merchandise Planner at Anthropologie (URBN)
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Jordyn Scheitler \u201921, \u201922<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Fashion and Textile Management
    Master of Textiles
    Associate Product Line Manager at Under Armour
    Baltimore, Maryland
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Remington Scott \u201916, \u201919<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Polymer and Color Chemistry
    M.S., Textile Engineering
    R&D Engineer\/Scientist II at Honeywell
    North Chesterfield, Virginia
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Rosa Stancil ’23<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Fashion and Textile Management
    Media Planner at Women’s Wear Daily
    New York, New York
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Guan Wang \u201912, \u201915<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    M.S., Textile Chemistry
    Ph.D., Fiber and Polymer Science
    Ecosystem Technology Manager at Advanced Functional Fabrics of America
    Lexington, Massachusetts
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cody Zane \u201915, \u201917, \u201920<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    B.S., Polymer and Color Chemistry
    M.S., Textile Chemistry
    Ph.D., Fiber and Polymer Science
    Senior Staff Approvals Engineer at MSA Safety
    Pittsfield, New Hampshire
    LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Student Representatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Devyn Williams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Undergraduate Student Representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Gunter\/Blank Centennial Scholar
    B.S., Fashion and Textile Design, Fashion Design Concentration
    Anticipated Graduation: 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Merin Jahan Sabiha<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Graduate Student Representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    M.S., Textile Engineering
    Anticipated Graduation: 2024
    Research Assistant, Textile Protection and Comfort Center
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