Renee Collins is a Graphic Designer at Thorlabs since November 2022 and an Adjunct Professor at Sussex County Community College since September 2022. Previous experience includes roles as a Visual Designer at MiQ, where engaging advertising campaigns were created, and as a Design Associate at Judith Leiber, focusing on on-brand marketing materials. Renee also held positions as a Design & Production Assistant and an intern at Adam Lippes, gaining experience in luxury fashion design. Early career highlights include a leadership role as Head Counselor & Environmental Educator at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps and internships in fashion design. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Non-Profit Management from Liberty University, a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Product Design from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a Cosmetology License from Sussex County Technical High School.