Cherie Serota

Cherie Serota is Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising and Director of the Fashion Merchandising Program at Long Island University (LIU) Post, within the School of Visual Arts, Communications and Digital Technologies. With over 25 years of experience in the fashion industry, she brings significant professional expertise to her academic role.

Her research and professional interests center on fashion merchandising, retail strategy, maternity fashion innovation, and fashion education. She has contributed extensively to industry discourse through publications and commentary in leading outlets such as Women’s Wear Daily, Apparel magazine, and CollegeXpress.

Her recent publications reflect trends in generational consumer behavior, fashion education reform, and lifestyle branding, particularly focusing on millennial consumers and the development of future fashion professionals. These works span disciplines including fashion marketing, educational strategy, and consumer psychology.

Cherie Serota has been recognized through media features in Vogue, Good Housekeeping, Fortune, and appearances on Today and Extra, though no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text.

She advises and mentors students through her leadership of the Fashion Merchandising program and has written a bi-monthly column, 'Chic Mamas,' for Fit Pregnancy Magazine. Her industry experience includes founding Belly Basics, Inc., and she continues to contribute to academic and industry publications. She was elected to the Long Island University Board of Trustees in October 2014, reflecting her institutional leadership.

She has led initiatives in brand development, international licensing, and fashion events, including at Henri Bendel and Saks Fifth Avenue. Her work bridges academia and industry, with a strong emphasis on practical application and student readiness.