{"id":68545,"date":"2024-10-25T17:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T21:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?p=68545"},"modified":"2024-11-20T11:19:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T16:19:47","slug":"meet-the-six-new-members-of-the-deans-young-alumni-leadership-council-dyalc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2024\/10\/meet-the-six-new-members-of-the-deans-young-alumni-leadership-council-dyalc\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Six New Members of the Dean\u2019s Young Alumni Leadership Council (DYALC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
In an ever-evolving world, the importance of remaining connected to the communities that shape our personal and professional journeys cannot be overstated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Six recent graduates will maintain their lifelong connection to their alma mater \u2014 the Wilson College of Textiles \u2014 as new members of the Dean\u2019s Young Alumni Leadership Council (DYALC)<\/a>. Since its establishment in 2017, the DYALC has strengthened the connection that council members have had \u2014 and continue to have \u2014 with the college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAdding these six graduates to the DYALC demonstrates our college\u2019s commitment to nurturing the next generation of textile leaders,\u201d says David Hinks, dean of the Wilson College of Textiles. \u201cTheir insights and experiences will be invaluable as we work together to enhance our alumni engagement and bolster our philanthropic efforts. They exemplify our Wilson for Life philosophy.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n The idea for the DYALC was sparked by Hinks and Michael Ward, executive director of the North Carolina Textile Foundation<\/a> (NCTF). Both leaders wanted to encourage recent graduates to maintain and deepen their connection to the Wilson College of Textiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their insights and experiences will be invaluable as we work together to enhance our alumni engagement and bolster our philanthropic efforts. They exemplify our Wilson for Life philosophy.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Driven by a commitment to excellence, the DYALC is comprised of 21 vibrant alumni, all under the age of 40, who work alongside two student representatives: one undergraduate and one graduate student. Each member plays a crucial role in offering leadership and insight, particularly in areas of alumni engagement and fundraising, to Dean Hinks and the North Carolina Textile Foundation team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since its inception in 2017, the DYALC has launched essential initiatives to enhance engagement, connectivity and commitment among textiles graduates. Notable initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The council’s impact is also evident in its philanthropic activities. Through its efforts, the NCTF has successfully boosted the number of donors under 40 by 80%, thanks to robust participation in the university’s Day of Giving<\/a> and contributions to endowed gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe energy flowing from this group resonates with so many of our alumni and donors,\u201d Ward explains. \u201cNot only do they promote and support our college and foundation in critical ways, but they also help to foster relationships between students, alumni and industry partners, and they ensure that our young graduates understand the impact that they can have by giving their time, talent and treasure to their alma mater. This council fulfills our foundation\u2019s mission of partnership, philanthropy and engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n This fall, six new Wilson College graduates have been named members of the Dean\u2019s Young Alumni Leadership Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The energy flowing from this group resonates with so many of our alumni and donors. They ensure that our young graduates understand the impact that they can have by giving their time, talent and treasure to their alma mater.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n B.S. Fashion and Textile Management, Fashion Development and Product Management Concentration\n
Meet the Newest DYALC Members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cassia Lewis Cameron \u201913<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Senior Material Developer at Patagonia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n