CONTRIBUTORS
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Sandy Fougeres
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL WRITING GRADUATE & PODCAST GUEST
Sandy Fougeres is a graduate of City Tech’s Professional and Technical Writing program whose journey brings together motherhood, education, and career development. Her experience returning to school while raising a child offers a personal perspective on pursuing professional goals alongside the responsibilities of family life.
On Teepee Chronicles, she joined Sugeiry for an honest conversation about balancing coursework, childcare, and household responsibilities while preparing for the job market. Together, they explored how motherhood shaped their ambitions, the mindset shifts involved in returning to school, and the sacrifices and victories that accompanied earning their degrees.
Her story makes room for the complicated, often unseen work behind academic achievement and the determination it takes to keep building a future while caring for others.
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Randy Fernandez
NYC PLUMBER, GAMER & PODCAST GUEST
Randy Fernandez brings together hands-on trade experience, a background in gaming and technology sales, and more than ten years of experience in team management, project coordination, and scheduling. His work has involved training staff, organizing workflows, and supporting teams across different environments.
On Teepee Chronicles, Randy joined Sugeiry for The Life of an NYC Plumber and Gamer, sharing the perspective of someone whose interests span physical and digital worlds. His experience in plumbing, gaming, and multimedia production reflects the varied skills and interests that shape working life in New York City.
His digital media background includes research, scripting, voice recording, sound design, visual content, editing, and SEO. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, anime, exploring new foods, collecting Pokémon cards, and camping.
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Denise H. Sutton
PROFESSOR, AUTHOR & PODCAST GUEST
Denise H. Sutton is a Professor of Business at New York City College of Technology whose research explores the relationships among commerce, culture, and identity. Her work spans advertising, marketing, publishing, fashion, and beauty, examining how businesses both respond to and shape cultural expectations.
Her book, Globalizing Ideal Beauty: Women, Advertising, and the Power of Marketing, uncovers the influence of women copywriters at the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency in shaping twentieth-century beauty ideals. Her research also explores the international expansion of romance publishers Harlequin and Mills & Boon, connecting the business of storytelling with changing audiences and cultural perspectives.
On Teepee Chronicles, she joined Sugeiry to discuss women’s influence in advertising, the construction of beauty standards, and the power of communication to turn commercial messages into cultural norms. Her perspective invites listeners to look beyond what an advertisement sells and consider the ideas, identities, and expectations it carries.
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Vielka Romero
VLOGGER & CO-HOST
Vielka is a Content Creator, Technical Writer, and Communications Consultant specializing in marketing, graphic design, and visual storytelling. As co-host of Vi&Su, she creates engaging content and helps shape conversations across YOKāLLOY's digital platforms.
Drawing from her experience in writing, editing, document design, branding, and visual storytelling, she transforms complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives. Her collaborative approach and passion for communication help strengthen audience engagement while supporting YOKāLLOY's creative vision.
Outside of her work, she enjoys yoga, jogging, hiking, abstract art, and vlogging about physical and mental health. Passionate about herbalism, nature, and lifelong learning, she spends her time exploring creative outlets and activities that reflect her commitment to mindfulness, curiosity, and personal growth.
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Abraham De La Rosa
TECHNICAL WRITER & BLOGGER
Abraham is a Blog Contributor with a focus on technical writing, documentation, and analytical content. He has contributed to YOKāLLOY since April 2024, including his collaborative piece Meme Analysis, which explores the origins, key elements, and life cycle of memes.
He is currently a Professional and Technical Writing student at New York City College of Technology, with a strong interest in paralegal documentation. His work reflects a growing expertise in structured writing, research, and the organization of complex information.
Outside of his work, he is a video game enthusiast, anime fan, and mystery book aficionado. He enjoys exploring storytelling across different media and engaging with narratives that challenge logic, creativity, and curiosity.
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Jasmine Morales
MENSWEAR STYLIST & BLOGGER
Jasmine is a Blog Contributor and Menswear Stylist with a focus on textile development, fashion marketing, and streetwear culture. She has contributed to YOKāLLOY since May 2024, including her piece The Tunnel Fits Effect, which explores NBA players as emerging fashion icons in men’s streetwear, and is also an occasional guest speaker on Vi&Su.
With an associate’s degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in Textile Development and Marketing, she is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Fashion Production Management. Her work reflects a growing expertise in fabric, production, and the business of fashion, combined with a strong eye for styling and visual identity.
Outside of her work, she is a streetwear enthusiast, sneaker collector, and anime fan. She enjoys exploring fashion through culture and community, constantly drawing inspiration from evolving trends and creative expression.
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