About Us

Lubna Najjar is a scholar, practitioner, entrepreneur, and global brand strategist who has spent 15 years transforming the landscape of American fashion and commerce. As the founder of IL MODA Brands, she has served as the architect behind the growth of over 150 fashion and consumer labels, turning bold concepts into market-ready realities. But Lubna's influence extends far beyond the boardroom. She is a dedicated researcher and educator, currently pursuing her Doctorate of Business Administration with a focus on ethical leadership and strategic innovation. She is also the co-author of the university textbook, The Power of Branding in Fashion: 2000 and Beyond—a definitive guide used to train the next generation of industry leaders. The Founding Board President of the Miami Business Council and the Columbus Fashion Council, she has consistently championed sustainability and economic empowerment.

Atiba Madyun is a seasoned business leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience in strategic planning, operations management, and community development initiatives. As the founder of The Madyun Group, he brings decades of expertise in business development, financial management, and organizational growth. His strategic vision and operational excellence make him an invaluable asset to the council's financial oversight and growth planning.

Thomas McClure is the visionary founder of Columbus Fashion Council and Fashion Week Columbus, bringing innovative fashion industry expertise and exceptional event management experience to the board. His ability to create and execute large-scale fashion events, coupled with his deep understanding of the fashion ecosystem, provides invaluable insights for the council's event programming and industry partnerships.

Yolanda Vega is a dynamic retail executive and strategic leader with over 20 years of experience driving business growth in the luxury and contemporary fashion sectors. As Director of Stores at Zadig & Voltaire, she oversees high-volume, high-visibility markets, developing top-performing teams that deliver exceptional results. Her expertise spans multi-channel retail operations, team development, brand standards excellence, and strategic business growth across diverse markets. Based in Miami, Yolanda has successfully scaled operations, optimized performance metrics, and built resilient retail ecosystems that consistently exceed targets. Her proven track record in luxury retail leadership and her passion for developing talent make her an invaluable strategic asset to the council's business development and retail excellence initiatives.