KU FASHION AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
Meet Our 26-27
Executive Team
President
Viola Econmos
Major: Marketing
"I joined FBO because I found a community of people that inspired me to be around and that I love working with to see what we can create!"
Vice President
Olivia Cadenas
Major: Journalism (Digital marketing, advertising , & PR)
"This is my third year on FBO exec! I love being part of an organization that combines my interests in fashion, marketing, and PR while getting to meet people with similar interests."
Vice President
Selma Khokher
Major: Journalism (Digital marketing, advertising , & PR)
"I’ve been in fbo since freshman year and loved all the people I met, being in a space with people that have similar interests really inspires me. Ofc I love fashion too. "
Treasurer
Avia Banks
Major: Accounting, Supply Chain Management
"I joined FBO to learn more about the industry, explore the business side of fashion, and connect with others who share the same passion."
Administrative Coordinator
Genevieve Strehl
Major: Business Analytics & Journalism minor
"Wanted to find a community that loves fashion the way I do!"
Fashion Education Coordinator
Marie Lenman
Major: Business Administration
"I joined FBO because I have an interest in fashion and I wanted the opportunity to meet and connect with people who have similar interests!"
Fashion Education Coordinator
Finley Bates
Major: Management and Leadership, Design Entrepreneurship Minor
"I love FBO because of its unique intersection between the business school and the design school."
PR Coordinator
Perry Bonner
Major: Design
"I love everything fashion! FBO offers a place meet people with similar interests and an opportunity to share and create."
PR Committee
Aubri Baker
Major: Journalism (Media Arts and Production), Project Management Minor
"I joined FBO because I wanted to meet others that equally loved Fashion"
PR Committee
Meron Abebe
Major: Journalism (Digital marketing, communications, and PR), Photography minor
"I joined FBO to be around like minded students who also had a passion for fashion."
PR Committee
Liv Owings
Major: Political Science and Journalism, English minor
"I joined FBO because I needed a community where I could be creative and inspired (And everyone is so super stylish, duh!)"
PR Committee
Vylette Formeller
Major: Journalism (Digital marketing, advertising , & PR)
"I joined FBO because it’s such a positive group that cares about fashion & the business world. It’s where I met some of my best friends!"
Events Coordinator
Joshua Alston
Major: Film & Media Studies, Music minior
"I wanted to join an organization that had the same interests as me,, I also wanted to expand my connections and networking while learning from various things from the people that I meet through this opportunity."
Events Coordinator
Ruby Cunningham
Major: Criminal Justice
"I joined FBO as a way to meet new people with similar interests."
UBC Representative
Eimear Walsh
Major: Business Administration
"I joined FBO because of my love for fashion and my interest in the business world. I also wanted to meet like-minded people, make connections, and learn from others."
DEI Chair
Jolaine
Kapapula
Major: Business Administration
"I joined FBO because of my love for fashion and my interest in the business world. I also wanted to meet like-minded people, make connections, and learn from others."
Merchandising Chair
Holly Fairchild
Major: Psychology
"I wanted to meet other people who are passionate about fashion, learn more about the industry, and get more involved in the fashion community at KU. I also think FBO is a great opportunity to connect my interests in fashion, entrepreneurship, and business while meeting new people."