Kimberly Jenkins

Kim Jenkins specializes in the sociocultural and historical influences behind why we wear what we wear, specifically addressing how politics, psychology, race and gender shapes the way we ‘fashion’ our identity. Based in New York, she is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Pratt Institute, Part-time Lecturer at Parsons School of Design and and facilitates conversations and events that draw upon innovation, meaning-making and storytelling.

Kim's service to the fashion industry includes her involvement as Co-Chair of the fashion curriculum committee at Pratt Institute and as an advisory board member for The Model Alliance and the Inclusive Pedagogy Scholars Program at Pratt Institute.

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