
Hobbies and interests
Astronomy
Architecture
Sewing
Calligraphy
Pilates
Ballet
Drawing And Illustration
Painting and Studio Art
Baking
Acting And Theater
Animals
Art History
Camping
Costume Design
Fashion
Russian
Theater
Yoga
Violin
Guitar
Color Guard
Botany
Art
Embroidery And Cross Stitching
Orchestra
Printmaking
Reading
Scrapbooking
Stargazing
Ukulele
Volunteering
Astrology
Cheerleading
Soccer
Crafting
Exercise And Fitness
Gardening
Roller Skating
Shopping And Thrifting
Spending Time With Friends and Family
Sustainability
Walking
Reading
Adventure
Art
Adult Fiction
Mystery
Action
Crafts
Design
Fantasy
Folk Tales
Folklore
Romance
I read books multiple times per week
Camillia Zachary
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Finalist
Camillia Zachary
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FinalistBio
Hi there! My name is Camillia Zachary and I am a first generation college student from St. Louis, Missouri. Since graduating from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2019 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, I have decided to return to school to achieve my career goal of working in the fashion industry as a womenswear designer who strives to bring sustainability, diversity, and femininity to my designs. I have been accepted and committed to the Fashion Design Associate's degree program at Parson School of Design in New York.
Education
The New School's Parsons School of Design
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Fine and Studio Arts
University of Missouri-St Louis
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Fine and Studio Arts
Minors:
- History
Hazelwood East High
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Design and Applied Arts
Career
Dream career field:
- Apparel & Fashion
Dream career goals:
couture fashion designer
Gallery Shop Associate
Craft Alliance2022 – 20231 yearSales Associate
Shoe Carnival2016 – 20171 yearSales Associate
Urban Outfitters2017 – 20225 yearsCostume Crew
Center of Creative Arts2021 – 20221 year
Sports
Color Guard
Junior Varsity2018 – 2018
Cheerleading
Junior Varsity2011 – 2011
Soccer
Junior Varsity2012 – 2012
Research
Art History
University of Missouri St. Louis/Saint Louis University — Art History Symposium Presenter2019 – 2019
Arts
University of Missouri- St. Louis, Gallery Visio
Painting2017 – 2017Sheldon Art Gallery
Photography2014 – 2014Hazelwood East High School
TheatreYou're a Good Man, Charlie Brown2014 – 2014Craft Alliance
Design2023 – PresentCenter of Creative Arts
TheatrewUNDERland , Matilda2021 – 2022
Public services
Volunteering
University of Missouri-St. Louis — Gallery Attendant2016 – 2019Volunteering
Sew Hope — Assistant2022 – Present
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
February 14th 2025, was a day that changed my life forever. Not only was it Valentine’s Day, my favorite holiday, but it also marked the release of the deluxe edition of Short n' Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter. From that moment on, “Busy Woman” quickly became my most-played song on Spotify, and I was in her top 0.3% of listeners that year.
That album release was the catalyst that turned me into a full-blown Sabrina Carpenter superfan. As someone who is deeply inspired by retro, feminine, and storytelling visuals, I was immediately drawn to her style and music. The way she utilizes fashion, set design, lyrics, choreography, and more to explore the complexities of love, loss, and nonsense in relationships has inspired me to embrace my own creative vision more boldly, especially in how I express myself aesthetically. Every project she takes on, from her Christmas special to her starring on the Muppet Show to her collaboration with Dunkin' Donuts, is so authentically her. She stays true to her creative vision while allowing herself to evolve, which is something I deeply admire about her.
Ultimately, being a fan of Sabrina Carpenter has gone far beyond simply enjoying her music and performances. She has taught me the value of intentionality and authenticity
in everything you do. As someone pursuing a future rooted in design and visual storytelling, I carry that lesson with me in everything that I create. She encourages me to embrace who I am and be completely unapologetic in my femininity, playfulness, and romanticism, one sparkly bodysuit at a time.