Katrina Healey

Katrina Healey serves as a Lecturer in Textile Science at Otis College of Art and Design, actively contributing to the BFA Fashion Design program. Her artistic career, rooted in childhood creativity, spans diverse mediums including fabric dye, needlework, clay, and traditional textile techniques, establishing her as a multifaceted educator in fashion arts.

Her academic background includes:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts from University of California Berkeley
• Apparel Design and Manufacturing from College of Alameda
• Completed coursework for MS Apparel Design and Manufacturing at California State University Northridge (degree not conferred)

Research interests emphasize hands-on textile innovation, blending artistic expression with technical manufacturing. Key areas include sustainable dyeing processes, material experimentation, and the intersection of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary fashion design, reflecting her holistic approach to textile education.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards or fellowships documented in the source material

She mentors students in the Fashion Design program through practical instruction in textile science, though specific advisees are unlisted. No grants, research funding, or collaborative projects are referenced.

No laboratories, research teams, or specialized facilities are mentioned in her current role.