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​​
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Secretary
Xochil Herrera Scheer, The Chicago Pattern Maker
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Officer
Nicole Ruiz, AIBI, Executive Director
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Managing Board of Directors*
​​Melissa Carr, Dominican University
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Jessica Crane, Jess Crane Design LLC
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Princess Crumpton, Princess Crumpton Studio​​​​
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Arabel Alva Rosales, AAR & Associates​
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New Board Members for 2025*:
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Maritza Ayala-Walker
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Wendy Callupe, Minted Media Productions & Chicago Fashion Showcase
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Ambar Campos, SPESA
Luz Maria Diaz, LuDia Couture Designs
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Fabiola Avitia Escobedo
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Marisa Gibson, Darktrace
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Sheila Hollins
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*Updated 06/05/2025