Stephanie M. Spears, M.F.A., is an accomplished fashion educator, designer, and program coordinator dedicated to shaping the next generation of fashion professionals at UDC-Community College. With expertise in fashion merchandising, digital design, and youth development, she blends industry experience with academic leadership, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the evolving fashion landscape.
Experience
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Fashion Design: Sewing and Digital Design, Pratt Institute
Roles
Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Fashion Merchandising Program, UDC-CC, 2015-Present Director of Youth Programs and Projects, D.C. Fashion Foundation, 2015-Present Designer, StyleMeSteph, 2011-Present Commissioner, Mayor’s Commission on Fashion, Arts, & Events, 2018-22 Lead Instructor, Sew-n-Know Summer Program, UDC, 2017-Present
Courses Taught
Fashion Merchandising Fundamentals Intro to Fashion Marketing Product Development Fashion Capstone Fashion Internship Clothing Construction 1
