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Camillia Zachary

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Bio

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 program
2023 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Fine and Studio Arts

University of Missouri-St Louis

Bachelor's degree program
2015 - 2019
  • Majors:
    • Fine and Studio Arts
  • Minors:
    • History

Hazelwood East High

High School
2011 - 2015

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Design and Applied Arts
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      • Apparel & Fashion
    • Dream career goals:

      couture fashion designer

    • Gallery Shop Associate

      Craft Alliance
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Sales Associate

      Shoe Carnival
      2016 – 20171 year
    • Sales Associate

      Urban Outfitters
      2017 – 20225 years
    • Costume Crew

      Center of Creative Arts
      2021 – 20221 year

    Sports

    Color Guard

    Junior Varsity
    2018 – 2018

    Cheerleading

    Junior Varsity
    2011 – 2011

    Soccer

    Junior Varsity
    2012 – 2012

    Research

    • Art History

      University of Missouri St. Louis/Saint Louis University — Art History Symposium Presenter
      2019 – 2019

    Arts

    • University of Missouri- St. Louis, Gallery Visio

      Painting
      2017 – 2017
    • Sheldon Art Gallery

      Photography
      2014 – 2014
    • Hazelwood East High School

      Theatre
      You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
      2014 – 2014
    • Craft Alliance

      Design
      2023 – Present
    • Center of Creative Arts

      Theatre
      wUNDERland , Matilda
      2021 – 2022

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      University of Missouri-St. Louis — Gallery Attendant
      2016 – 2019
    • Volunteering

      Sew Hope — Assistant
      2022 – 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.