2021 Speakers

Nawal Alsaeed

• Founder & Lead Designer

• Studious Monday

Denisha Ferguson

• CEO / Founder

• Indiana Fashion Foundation

Emily Gartner

• Textile Artist & Fashion Designer

• Emily Gartner Designs

Michael Weston

• President

• Indiana Fashion Foundation

Brenda Polanco

• Founder / CEO

• The.Dott (NYC)

Julie Petr

• Executive Director

• Dress For Success Indianapolis

April C. Elliott

• CEO

• Autonomy

Paige Sharp

• Deputy Director of Programs

• Indiana Arts Commission

Jai Robinson

• Sr. Channel Marketing Manager

• Delta Faucet Company

Edwin Pierrot

• Model / Founder

• CURL DADDY

Mandy Royston

• Concessions Operations Coordinator

• Indianapolis Airport Authority

Chantsler Underwood

• Fashion Model

Misty Dodson

• Owner & Designer

• Bond Girl No.9

Erika Austin

• Sr. Marketing Manager

• Indianapolis Colts

Raemia Higgins

• Freelance Wardrobe Stylist / Apparel Buyer

• Finish Line

Ronan Marra

• Founder

• Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis

Elliot Carlyle

• Consultant / Speaker / Coach

Dauss Miller

• Fashion & Lifestyle Photographer

• DaussFoto

CaSandra Diggs

• President

• Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)

Joe Pellman

• Executive Director, Regional Image Marketing

• Indy Chamber

Dylan Hodges

• Digital Editor

• Indianapolis Monthly

Sarah Moreland Byrne

• Digital Media Specialist / Creator

• IndyDressed