EST 2026
Our Mission
We are dedicated to empowering the next generation of fashion artists in the Carolinas. By providing scholarships and educational resources, we ensure that talent from across the Carolinas has the opportunity to thrive in the global fashion industry.
Our mission is to establish a collaborative platform providing educational, promotional, and at times financial support to fashion industry artists in North Carolina and South Carolina in an effort to gain national recognition for, and attract larger luxury brand retailers to, the Carolinas.
TCFW Board Directors and Committee Members
CEO AND BOARD CHAIR
Christopher B. Goff
Chair of the Board
PRESIDENT
Nish Chakraburtty
Board Member
SECRETARY
Leonora Dillon
Board Member
TREASURER
Carol Hickson
Board Member
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Lucas Ayres
Board Member
PR / SE DIRECTOR
Tempestt Harris
Board Member
SPONSORSHIP DIRECTOR
Maura Lachowski
Board Member
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
Christie Luke
Show Producer
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
Imani Green
Show Producer
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
Erika Phillips
Show Producer
PR/SE COMMITTEE
Chane'll Williams
Show Producer
PR/SE COMMITTEE
Keionna Holley
Show Producer
PR/SE COMMITTEE
Michael Lopez-Bond
Show Producer