Staff and Faculty

Michelle Burton plans to hold a tenure-track faculty position in apparel merchandising. When she isn’t busy working on her research, she enjoys running and being outdoors. Get to know Michelle Program: Apparel, merchandising, and design Year: Third-year doctoral student Hometown: Houston,…

Malvika Rajagopal came to Iowa State University with two degrees in human resources, hoping to apply that knowledge to a degree in fashion. Now, she’s a second year master’s student in apparel, merchandising, and design, aiming to start her own business.

Wanting to become a support system for others, Megan Romans’ research focuses on bringing attention to a plethora of social issues while starting a conversation about important topics. 

Jarrel Johnson has meticulously planned out his career in phases. His current phase, research and teaching, includes expanding his knowledge on identities and how higher education institutions play a role in supporting them.

Ro Arieli works to improve the lives of older adults through her graduate research on successful aging.