Tameka Ellington
Associate Dean
College of the Arts
Kent State University 

Dr. Tameka N. Ellington is a tenured associate professor in the Fashion School and associate dean of the College of the Arts at the Kent State. She received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in fashion design from KSU,  a Master’s of Arts degree in apparel & textile design from Michigan State University and a Doctor of Philosophy in curriculum and instruction from KSU.  Her experiences in the fashion industry include visual merchandising, design, and technical design. Her creative research is often inspired by African and African American fables and folklore where she uses batik, digital textile design, and leather tooling.  Dr. Ellington’s research interests include social-psychological aspects of dress for African Americans and other minorities, such as people with disabilities.  Her creative work and publications have received national and international recognition, including the International Textile and Apparel Association “Rising Star Award.”

Tameka Ellington
Associate Dean, College of the Arts
Kent State University
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