Joanna De'Shay
Bio
Joanna De'Shay is a Faculty Associate in the ASU/FIDM Fashion School. Born in Accra, Ghana, on the Western Coast of Africa to a Nigerian father and a Russian mother, she grew up heavily influenced by the exotic people, cultures, and textures of her majestic homeland. She holds an MFA in Fashion Design and a Master's in Management. She is the Creative Director and Designer for Black Russian Label, a women's contemporary clothing brand which, since its founding in 2013, has focused on the global, chic woman who is unapologetic, bold, and empowered by her style.
De'Shay has received numerous awards, including the 2018 MLK Living the Dream Award and the 2020 Outstanding Women in Business award presented by the Phoenix Business Journal and in 2021, she was named one of the top Non-profit Executives to watch. De'Shay is a passionate entrepreneur who believes in being a part of the solution.