Lydia is a current student at the University of Maryland majoring in marketing and business, as well as minoring in Graphic Design. As she worked towards her professional goals abroad she gained work experience in the creative industry while studying remotely and traveling to cities around the world such as Paris, New York City, Niamey, Niger, and Cambodia. Her travels inspired her passion for fashion, tech, and design. She has established a repertoire of skills while working for the past 6 years, thus launching her collaboration of many entrepreneurial projects like assisting in building a women's school in Niger, as well as being a part of a creative agency that helps up-and-coming African Designers. As Lydia works on her projects she simultaneously complete her last year of University by the summer of 2024. Over the years, she gained valuable experience working for a variety of companies such as Core Home, Vogue, and CN Photographs Limited. Her professional profile exudes experience in digital management and marketing, graphic design, tech development, and visual merchandising, mainly in the fashion and beauty industry. Her entrepreneurial spirit and expert management/networking skills have prepared her as a co-leader within the Græy Area agency venture.