My name is Chloe Knowles, and I am a 2023 St. Lawrence University graduate with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Education. Growing up outside of Boston, my two sisters and I were constantly painting, dressing up, dancing, and connecting with our creative sides. Admiring the magic of my grandfather's art studio, I always dreamed of having my own creative space to call my office one day.

Throughout high school, I developed a love for oil painting, photography, and charcoal drawing. I ended up winning a Golden Key at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for my charcoal self-portrait. In college, not knowing what direction I wanted my career to head in, I took several art classes on top of my sociology major, such as drawing, painting, photography, and even stagecraft to stay true to my artistic passions.

After graduating, I taught fourth grade in New York City, which was incredibly rewarding, yet did not scratch the creative itch I've always had. Realizing this, I earned my certification in graphic design from Ditch the Degree Design School, an online program developed for individuals looking to pursue a career in graphic design and refine their Adobe Creative Cloud skills.

Today, I am working in the fashion industry as a Clothing Label, Hangtag, and Packaging Graphic Designer at Ikeddi Enterprises in New York City. As a graphic designer, I can be a sociologist, an educator, and a creative, tying all my passions together into a unique point of view.