Meet Past Scholars

Amy Ortiz

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Class of 2003

Job Title: MSW Candidate

Previous Experience:  

Associate Merchandiser at Lucky Brand, Nautica and Aeropostale

Associate Buyer at Eileen Fischer, Inc.

Hometown: Willimantic

Hobbies: Blogging, knitting, running, jewelry making, and just about anything interesting and new.

Fun Fact: In 2010 I went to my first Capoeira class (Brazilian Martial Arts) and I became hooked! I've been taking classes now for years and love every second of it.

Education

Bachelors of Science, Fashion Merchandising - Fordham University

Certificate, Image Consulting - Fashion Institute of Technology

Masters of Social Work, Clinicial / Medical - Fordham University

When I was child, the idea of "Fashion" seemed so out of my reach. I would pick up items from the Salvation Army and put them together in interesting ways. I became known for having a unique style which sparked my interest in making fashion a career.

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