College of Arts and Humanities
Meet Our Faculty and Staff
Our goal is simple: we will be the best fashion program on the planet!
Chajuana Trawick
Dr. Chajuana Trawick is the first faculty member in Lindenwood University成人视频檚 nearly 200-year history to receive an endowed chair position and generous gift in the College of Arts and Humanities. As endowed chair and associate professor, Dr. Trawick recreated the Fashion Business and Design program to focus on technology, sustainability, and building global fashion relationships. Dr. Trawick earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in textile and apparel management from the University of Missouri (Columbia), a Master of Business Administration degree, and a Bachelor of Science degree in fashion merchandising and design from Fontbonne University. As a published educator and business owner for over 20 years, Dr. Trawick has designed apparel and accessories for men, women, and children and produced numerous fashion shows and historic costume exhibits. She has also presented her research both nationally and internationally. Dr. Trawick is devoted to being a good steward of the students, faculty, and staff within the Fashion Business and Design program and emphatically supports real experience and real success.
Amanda Casarez
Amanda Casarez is a professionally trained fashion designer, visual artist, and educator with over 11 years of industry experience. She holds a BS in Biology from CSU Stanislaus, a BS in Fashion Design and Merchandising from UH Manoa, and an MFA in Visual Arts from Washington University in St. Louis. Amanda specializes in womenswear, consistently presenting two collections annually. Her designs have been showcased at prominent events nationwide, including New York Fashion Week, Nashville Fashion Week, and Phoenix Fashion Week. At Lindenwood University, Amanda teaches garment design and construction courses such as Patternmaking, Draping, Mini Collections, and Senior Design.
Barbara Bultman
Barbara Bultman is a fashion designer, entrepreneur, and Creative Coordinator at Lindenwood University. She earned her BFA from Lindenwood University in 2015 and subsequently founded her independent fashion brand, Barbara Bultman Designs. Barbara成人视频檚 collections have been featured at numerous national events, including Kansas City Fashion Week, Nashville Fashion Week, and Phoenix Fashion Week, where she was honored as Designer of the Year in 2016. With over ten years of experience in fashion entrepreneurship, Barbara brings extensive industry insights to her role.
Joseph Weber
Joseph Weber leads Lindenwood University’s Art, Production, & Design Department, focusing on merging creative arts with cutting-edge technology. With a strong background in digital and traditional fabrication techniques, Joseph holds a BFA from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay and an MFA from the University of Wisconsin 成人视频� Milwaukee. Joseph emphasizes hands-on experiential learning, collaborative leadership, and community engagement. Through effective management and strategic partnerships, Joseph fosters an environment that encourages student creativity, innovation, and academic excellence.
Adjunct Faculty
Ameli Skoglund Blaser
Ameli Skoglund Blaser is a product developer, designer, and educator originally from Sweden, currently based in St. Louis, MO. She earned her MFA in 2014 and has since accumulated significant experience within the fashion industry and higher education. Ameli currently serves as a technical product developer and product designer at Build-A-Bear Workshop, combining creative innovation with technical precision in product development.Lenora Brown
Lenora Brown is a Technical Designer at Soft Surroundings International and an adjunct professor at Lindenwood University. She holds a Master of Science in Fashion Business and Entrepreneurship from Lindenwood University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design and Product Development from Stephens College in Columbia, MO. Lenora成人视频檚 professional background includes five years as a Patternmaker at Weissman Designs for Dance, specializing in garment construction, pattern drafting, and CAD software grading. She also maintains her entrepreneurial drive through her custom garment and alterations business, sharing practical industry expertise with aspiring fashion professionals.- Amanda Moore
Amanda Moore received their BFA and MFA in Fashion Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design. They have worked in the fashion industry since 2017. Currently, Moore works in New York City as a Technical Designer for Ramy Brook. They enjoy reading novels and upcycling clothing.
Shenika Harris, Ph.D.
Interim, Associate Dean
College of Arts and Humanities