As the Director of Designer Management and Acquisition for StyleWeek Providence, Jennifer provides high-level administrative support to the President and manages all designer relations for StyleWeek. She communicates respectfully with sponsors and designers initiating and maintaining timely communications. Jennifer also organizes internships for Rhode Island college students, offering them the rare opportunity to observe and work alongside professional designers, models and stylists during StyleWeek. Jennifer joined StyleWeek 2010 as executive assistant and quickly was promoted to CEA and sponsor liasion.

Jennifer graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising & Design. She experienced some of the premier fashion houses in Paris and London, studying under the head designer for Zandra Rhodes and the head milliner for Vivienne Westwood. She experienced the iconic archives of Yves Saint Laurent, witnessing the unbelievable workmanship and original sketches of one of the most influential designers in French fashion. Jennifer believes that Providence is a vibrant city and is proud to be part of an organization that promotes exceptional talent.

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