Wade College - Alumni & Student Spotlights

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Karina G.

'20 Interior Design

Love What You Do

Meet Karina Gonzalez, 2020 Associate of Arts in Interior Design Alumna of Wade College ! She is the CEO / Senior Interior Designer at ZBR Design Firm . Tell us about your work. What do you get to d...

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Tiara C.

'25 Marketing & Management

Always Keep An Open Mind

Meet Tiara C., '25 Marketing & Management! Tiara shares her experience about getting to work with Los Angeles-based JODFIL and Staccato during multiple Apparel & Accessories Market at Dallas Market...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Jennifer Z.

'25 Interior Design

Stay Inspired

Meet Jennifer Z., '25 BA Interior Design! Jennifer shares her experience about getting to work during multiple markets at major wholesale marketplaces in Dallas, Las Vegas, and Atlanta across home ...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

DaRon W.

'25 Fashion Design & Product Development

Be Yourself

Photo By: Depicted Images Meet DaRon Williams , AA Fashion Design & Product Development '25 Alum from Labadieville, LA! What inspired you to pursue your degree and major? My initial passion was for...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Ashley H.

'16 Marketing & Management

Unleash Your Inner Queen

Meet Ashley Hernandez! '16 Bachelor's Merchandise Marketing & Management Alum of Wade College, Non-Branded Diamond Fashion Assistant Buyer at Jared's, and Operations Manager of Ivy Reina Boutique T...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Tyler G.

'21 Interior Design

Stay True To Yourself

Meet Tyler Garrett, AA Interior Design '21 Alumnus of Wade College and Principal Interior Designer at Garrett Interiors! What do you enjoy most about your job or field? At Garrett Interiors , I fin...

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Murad B.

'24 Marketing & Management

The Intricacies of the Industry

Murad Ali Barkat Associate of Science in Marketing & Management: Wholesale and Retail Management '24 What inspired you to pursue your...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Jocelyn B.

'24 Marketing & Management

Learning Everything I Can

Jocelyn Bowen Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Management: Wholesale and Retail Management '24 What inspired you to pursue your degree and major? I have always loved fashion and sewing ever since...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Landon Z.

'25 Marketing & Management

One Big Family

Landon Zechman Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Management: Wholesale and Retail Management '25 Update: Landon graduated in 2025 and is a Merchandise Coordinator. Student Spotlight: What inspired...

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Grace I.

'23 Fashion Design & Product Development

just KEEP GOING!

Grace Iacaboni Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and Product Development '23 What inspired you to pursue your degree and major? What...

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Frani M.

'25 Interior Design

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

Frani Macario Associate of Arts in Interior Design '25 What inspired you to pursue your degree and major? I’ve had a passion for Design...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Katie L.

'20 Marketing & Management

Contributing Behind The Scenes

Katie Lott BS Merchandise Marketing & Management '20 Assistant Buyer at Sally Beauty What does National Native American Heritage Month mean to you? For me, Native American Heritage Month is just a ...

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Renee M.

'24 Interior Design

Shaping the Everyday

Renee Michael Associate of Arts in Interior Design '24 What inspired you to pursue your degree and major? Three years ago, my passion for...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Hope R.

'22 Interior Design

Have an Edge

Hope Raymond AA Interior Design '22 Assistant Project Manager at Waco ISD What do you enjoy most about your job or field? I have a really good team and I learn more every week. How did education at...

John Paul T., Merchandising & Design '16, '17

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

John D.

Enjoy The Process

John Paul Thomas Founder of Jacob & John Bachelor of Arts: Merchandising & Design '17 Concentration: Merchandise Marketing Associate of Arts: Merchandising & Design '16 Concentration: Fashion Desig...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Corey R.

'17 Merchandising & Design

Approach To Creative Success

Corey Risper Merchandising & Design ‘17 | Concentration in Fashion Design CEO / Creative Director, Approach Plate Clothing What do you enjoy most about your field? I am a very creative person and...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Amanda M.

'19 Interior Design

Challenge the Process

Amanda Medina Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design '19 Manager of Design, Chain Accounts at TriMark USA What does “a day in the life of”...

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Chezzrae P.

'24 Fashion Design & Product Development

Discovering my Talent

Chezzrae Parker Associate of Arts in Fashion Design & Product Development '24 What inspired you to pursue your degree and major?...

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Kimberly R.

Staying True To My Passion

KIMBERLY HOWARD RICHARDS Council Assistant / Director of Communication at City of Dallas Merchandising and Design ‘11 Alumna |...

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Monicia L.

'24 Interior Design

Dive in Completely

Monicia Luster Associate of Arts in Interior Design '24 What inspired you to pursue your degree/major? I was the general manager of a...

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Zechariah L.

'24 Fashion Design & Product Development

Enjoying the Process

Zechariah LeShay Associate of Arts in Fashion Design & Product Development '24 What inspired you to pursue your degree and major? What...