The Las Vegas Fashion Council (LVFC), a dynamic 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to advancing all facets of the fashion industry, proudly announces the addition of esteemed professionals to its board. The LVFC membership is comprised of a diverse collective of fashion experts, visionary students, emerging talents, and community advocates. LVFC continues its mission to catalyze economic growth through fashion innovation.
Joining the LVFC board is Paula Lawrence, an accomplished director of sales, marketing, and community partnerships at Inspired Closet, who brings her unwavering dedication to the Development Committee. Alongside Lawrence, Meesha Moulton assumes the pivotal role of Governance Committee Chair. Moulton, a respected attorney and proprietor of Meesha Moulton Law Firm, is renowned for her commitment to effecting positive change in the Las Vegas community.
Executive Director, Carrie Carter Cooper shares “Our seasoned board members are steadfast in our pursuit to position LVFC as the foremost authority in steering the local fashion landscape and elevating Las Vegas as a global trendsetter. Central to our mission is empowering future talent through scholarships, supporting local designers via grants, and providing platforms for emerging creatives to showcase their vision, thus amplifying awareness of our vibrant local fashion ecosystem.”
The 2024 board includes:
Board Officers:
- Carrie Carter Cooper | Founder/ Executive Director | Owner of BESTAgency
- Vicki Rousseau | President | Treasurer | Marketing Committee | Director of Marketing & Business Development The Shops at Crystals
- Jennifer Inaba | Vice President | Development Committee Chair | Vice President of Communications and Operations for Fashion Revolution USA
- Jennifer Bradley | Secretary | Marketing Committee Chair | Owner of JB Public Relations
Board of Directors:
- Elliot Carlyle | Development Committee | Owner of Current•Ly Global
- Dawn Hume | Development Committee | Owner of SGE Innovations
- Domenica Richards | Development Committee | Vice President of J.P. Morgan Private Bank
- Paula Lawrence | Development Committee | Director of Sales, Marketing, and Community Partnerships for Inspired Closet
- Jeff Damon | Development Committee | Personal Stylist at Neiman Marcus
- Susan Huff | Education Committee Chair | Del Sol Academy of Arts Magnet Coordinator
- Bill Hargraves | Membership Committee Chair | Owner of The Hargraves Luxury Group
- Meesha Moulton | Governance Committee Chair | Owner of Meesha Moulton Law Firm
The Las Vegas Fashion Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose membership consists of fashion professionals, students, emerging artists, community leaders, philanthropists and organizations that have a desire to diversify and expand the Las Vegas economy through the efforts of the fashion industry.
LVFC is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of fashion industry leaders and fostering the growth of emerging artists. Through a comprehensive range of initiatives, including scholarships, grants, educational seminars, internships, mentorship programs, and platforms for showcasing designs, LVFC empowers students and creatives to thrive in the competitive landscape of the fashion industry. Collaborating with a myriad of non-profit organizations, LVFC actively raises both funds and awareness for causes that seamlessly integrate fashion elements into their philanthropic endeavors. Leveraging the resources of the Public Education Foundation, LVFC facilitates the annual distribution of scholarships to deserving fashion students via the Las Vegas Fashion Council-Fashion Industry Scholarship program, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder aspiring talents from pursuing their dreams.
For more information about LVFC and upcoming events please visit the LVFC website www.lasvegasfashioncouncil.com and follow them on social media.
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