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Our Team.
Meet the dedicated team and board behind AIBI, united by a passion for fashion, innovation, and community impact.
2021 Board of Directors
Executive Board of Directors
President
Maria Vathis, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Secretary
Xochil Herrera Scheer, The Chicago Pattern Maker
Officer
Nicole Ruiz, AIBI, Executive Director
Managing Board of Directors*
Melissa Carr, Dominican University
Jessica Crane, Jess Crane Design LLC
Princess Crumpton, Princess Crumpton Studio
Arabel Alva Rosales, AAR & Associates
New Board Members for 2025*:
Maritza Ayala-Walker
Wendy Callupe, Minted Media Productions & Chicago Fashion Showcase
Ambar Campos, SPESA
Luz Maria Diaz, LuDia Couture Designs
Fabiola Avitia Escobedo
Marisa Gibson, Darktrace
Sheila Hollins
*Updated 06/05/2025
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