Emmanuel Williams is a 22-year-old Nigerian American aspiring apparel/footwear designer who currently works for Levi’s.Growing up in a Nigerian household, he was expected to pursue a career in the medical, engineering, or law profession, but instead, chose to follow his dreams of becoming a top fashion designer. He believes a person should always do what they love no matter the societal pressures placed upon them.

Emmanuel graduated Winter 2021 with a degree in the Textile and Apparel Design major along with a minor in business from the University of Texas at Austin.