Yohanna Gursey

Fashion Designers

Yohanna is a fashion designer with two bachelor’s degrees, one as a fashion designer and one in international trade and marketing, from the Fashion Instituto of New York City, FIT. Yohanna began her career in the fashion industry before graduating from college. As a teenager, she started working as a production manager and pattern maker for well-known companies in the Dominican Republic, producing a diverse range of clothing, from everyday wear and tailored suits to evening and wedding gowns. She was responsible for leading all customer fittings and managing the production department. This experience instilled in her a strong belief in the power of teamwork, honing her people leadership and management skills, conflict resolution, and effectively handling employees with challenging personalities while building healthy relationships.

Sessions

November 22, 2024
FDLA Fashion Talk: Latino Designers on the Global Stage
12:30 PM EST  -  13:30 PM EST