ALEXA CACH
Partner | Executive Director

As a long time fashion industry professional, designer, and facilitator of design platforms, Alexa co-produces Pet Fashion Week NY. As a stubborn visionary she created the PFW Design Platform and conceptualizes the runway shows, design awards, showcases and exhibitions. She manages the Pet Fashion Week NY team and is responsible for Pet Fashion Week's sponsoring, marketing and branding strategies.

DEREK DIFANTE
Tradeshow Coordinator

Alongside Mario DiFante, Derek manages the Pet Fashion Week NY tradeshow. His great decision-making and people skills are imperative to the success of Pet Fashion Week NY's tradeshow. He brings an energetic attitude and extensive experience in business management and sales to Pet Fashion Week NY.

DANIEL GAGNON
Artistic Coordinator

A devoted, hardworking and highly skilled photographer, webmaster, and designer, Daniel oversees many of Pet Fashion Week's creative projects. He is responsible for the design concept of the runway shows and special events and coordinates PFW's highly coveted design awards. Daniel's oustanding creative vision and organizational skills keep him on top of his game.

LISA FEITEIRA
Special Events & Runway Show Coordinator

Lisa, a student at the Rhode Island Shool of Design, has proven herself to be a perfect addition to Pet Fashion Week's production team. Lisa's skill in interior planning and material knowledge has allowed Pet Fashion Week NY to takes its runway and design concepts to the next level. From the conceptual stage to the production phase, Lisa is a key contributor to Pet Fashion Week NY's administrative and design team.

JEREMY STONE
Finance/HR Coordination
Head Stylist

With extensive management experience and a vast knowledge of the hair and makeup industry, Jeremy is an indispensable business and creative resource for Pet Fashion Week NY. He is fun, extremely organized - the person that keeps an office running efficiently. Jeremy is also the key hair stylist for the PFW Buyer Runway Shows as well as the 2007 ISLE of DOGS Creative Styling Showcase.

ANNEMARIE ALDRICH
PR/Marketing Coordinator

A visionary marketing and public relations professional, Annemarie co-creates and implements Pet Fashion Week's marketing and public relation strategy. With an iron fist, determination and a big heart she holds the Pet Fashion Week NY office together and manages assigned projects. She coordinates Pet Fashion Week's special events, including the runway shows and showcases. Annemarie is also the key artist for human hair and manages the assembly of Pet Fashion Week NY's human styling team.

NICOLE MANN
Special Events & Dog Coordinator

Nicole, a pre-med veterinary student at the University of Rhode Island, has once again taken on the challenge of sourcing and organizing Pet Fashion Week's beautiful dog models for all photoshoots, fashion shows, and special events. She is responsible for the well-being and styling of all dog models before they hit the runway and has now coordinated 3 of the largest pet fashion shows in the world.

JENNIFER KHA
Registration Coordinator

Jennifer Kha, a marketing major at Providence College, has proven her invaluableness over the past two Pet Fashion Week NY events. With great customer service skills and a background in business, Jennifer's role as Registration Coordinator was an easy transition from co-managing the tradeshow office at Pet Fashion Week NY 07.

JASON TRANCHIDA
Graphic Designer | DJ

An outstanding graphic designer, Jason is responsible for Pet Fashion Week's beautiful branding strategy and print collateral. He brings versatility, style, and patience to the Pet Fashion Week team. Regardless of how intense the pressure gets, Jason's great sense of humor and efficient design work are a saving grace. He is also Pet Fashion Week's official DJ for the Kick Off Fashion Party and PFW Buyer Runway Shows. For more information, please visit www.llamaproduct.com

JESSICA ABERNETHY
Fashion Designer

Jess Abernethy, a local fashion desiger and native of Rhode Island, has demonstrated over and over what it takes to operate a succesful backstage environment.

NANCY NOVOGRAD
Dog Modeling Agent, All-Tame Animals, Inc.

Nancy's ability to provide just the right animals with just the right temperment makes her a true asset to Pet Fashion Week's runway shows. With over 25 years of experience, Nancy's knowledge of animals ensures both structure and organization in a dog-friendly backstage environment. On account of Nancy and All-Tame Animals, Pet Fashion Week NY is certain to deliver a smooth and successful runway show production. For more information please visit www.alltameanimals.com

TRAER SCOTT
Official PFW Show Photographer

Traer Scott is a Rhode Island based photographer specializing in fine art, editorial, commercial, and animal portraiture. She has exhibited work in many group and solo shows across the country and her prints are included in several private collections. Traer published her first highly successful book, "Shelter Dogs" in hardcover by Merell Publishers in Fall 2006 and is currently working on her second. For more information, please visit www.traerscott.com

SOOMI LEE, ESTHER AN, CHRISTOPHER MACFARLANE & KRISA RYAN
PFW Interns

Pet Fashion Week NY has scouted out 4 students from the Industrial Design program at the Rhode Island School of Design to bring its design concepts to a new level.