Fashion Arts Fund names new leader as shift toward new vision comes into focusA Kansas City nonprofit dedicated to making impact on the city’s fashion scene announced its new executive director Wednesday — stitching a dyed-in-the-wool KC fashion designer into the organization’s new look. She’ll take a step toward those education-focused pursuits locally with the Fashion Arts Fund. The years-long transition at the Fashion Arts Fund has been led by Jennifer Lapka, a leader in the Kansas City fashion community who was retained by the organization’s board as a consultant. “Last year, Fashion Arts Fund provided me with an exceptional opportunity via their mentorship program where I was paired with an experienced fashion professional, Tisha Mitchell, who helped me solve some of these challenges,” Kebede said. “I believe in Fashion Arts Fund and want to see it flourish so it can help other designers like me.”
