CONTACT

(804)-801-8570 

alyssamggorman@gmail.com

alyssa_gorman@brown.edu

EDUCATION

2023-2028

BFA Textile Design

Brown-RISD Dual Degree

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

– Providence, RI


2023-2028

BS Sustainable Infrastructure

Brown-RISD Dual Degree
Brown University

– Providence, RI

KEY SKILLS

  • Relevant Coursework: Machine Knitting, Fibers & Dyeing,

    Surface Design and CAD in Textiles (Fall 2024), Weaving II,

    Sustainable Design in the Built Environment (Fall 2025)

  • Adobe, Microsoft, and G Suites, CAD Rendering, NedGraphics

  • Textile, Wood, Metal, and Fabrication, Pattern Drafting

  • Technical Writing and Drawing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Conservation Museum Curator - May 2025--August 2025

Bigodi Grey Parrot Museum - Bigodi, Uganda

  •  Designer and curator of Uganda's first African Grey Parrot Museum

  • Developed local educational resource for wildlife conservation, managed artist outreach, designed posters and space layout

  • Awarded the Undergraduate Teaching and Research Award (UTRA) to conduct summer research with Professor Nancy Jacobs

Research and Design Intensive Study - June 2024

Azores: Design with and for Nature - Azores, Portugal

  • Architectural design course based around ecology and sustainability of the Azores archipelago

    including environmental observational fieldwork

  • Biomaterials textile exploration at the University of the Azores and design development of a community butterfly pavilion

    to be used as an educational resource

Summer Study Mentee - June 2024

Textiles and Woodworking Mentorship - Richmond, VA

 

  • Mentored by working artists Catherine Cooper and Steven Cooper in fiber and wood

    fabrication techniques and textile/furniture design 

  • Assisted with mentor’s projects through design choices

                              Sales Associate - July 2024--present

It’s Chic Again! Upscale Consignment - Midlothian, VA

  • Provide efficient customer service, appropriately research and price items, ensure inventory is protected

    and authenticated, design window displays, manage consignor items, organize appointments. 

EXTRACURRICULARS/HONORS

  • Fashion at Brown  | Designer | 2025-2026

  • Laidlaw Scholar  | Leadership in Action | 2025-2026

  • Brown Outdoor Leadership Program | Group Leader | 2024-2026

  • Curatorial Committee BRDD Exhibition | Curatorial Member | 2024-2025