DFC 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Founder
Founder/President
Known as one of the most socially viable fashion stylists in Michigan, Latrice Delgado-Macon is a wife, mother and self-made entrepreneur in the fashion industry. She is known for successfully converting emerging talent into “who’s-who tastemakers” and curating signature looks for some of the most-watched A-listers and influencers alike. As founder/president of the DFC, Latrice is establishing a reputation for herself as a savvy, modern philanthropist and influencer within her community.
Executive Director
Jaclyn Turner is a leader in the beauty industry. With almost 30 years of experience her passion for the best in hair care, beauty, and fashion has propelled her brand to the forefront of the industry. Founder of Luxe the Beauty Escape, her passion was birthed while attending Cass Technical High School in Detroit. This followed with training at Crocett Vocational School. Jaclyn’s career has spanned across the globe with many partnerships and training with global brands such as the Marriott, Kendra Scott, Redken, Kerastase, Philosophy, Lancome and more.
A winner of Hair War’s as newcomer of the year in Detroit circa 1999, this was the beginning of an ambition to continue to create and maintain a spirit of excellence in everything she did. The latest honor and accomplishment for Jaclyn is her appointment by Governor Whitmer to the Board of Cosmetology where she serves as Vice President.
The love for fashion and merchandising in the industry caused her to pursue her degree in Fashion Design and International business merging all her skills and passions. Jaclyn’s brand of all thing’s beauty strives for complete wholeness and self empowerment where every woman leaves her space having an “epiphany of their self worth’. Her future is full of brand expansion and community enhancement while bringing a tapestry of beauty and fashion.
Director of Engagement
Director of Engagement
Known for her professionalism and unmistakable presence, April Elle is the Chief Operating Officer of a local non-profit specializing in juvenile reform and case management. April is also the owner of Cover the Chaos Beauty, a makeup artist, and fashion image consultant. April provides children, women and men of all backgrounds an exceptional overall beauty and image consulting experience. She has trained with industry professionals and is efficient in fashion styling, pageant preparation, beauty makeup looks, red carpet looks, airbrush make-up application and male grooming.
Director of Membership
Content Curator
Daisha Nychelle McKenzie is a Detroit native with a deep-rooted passion for fashion, style, community-building, and creative small business support. With a classical education in the business of fashion from Eastern Michigan University, she brings over 17 years of experience spanning retail buying, visual merchandising, and retail management. Throughout her career, Daisha has collaborated with notable brands including Puffer Reds, Sneaker Villa, White House | Black Market, The Peacock Room, and Détroit Is The New Black, sharpening her eye for elevated merchandising, customer experience, and brand storytelling.
Entrepreneurship has always been at the heart of Daisha’s work. She is the founder and curator of August Ave., a Detroit-based lifestyle boutique and gift shop rooted in “style therapy,” intentional gifting, and Detroit pride. Through August Ave. and her earlier brand, Trinkets & Such, Daisha has designed and curated jewelry, accessories, and lifestyle goods that celebrate personal style while uplifting local and independent makers. In 2020, she and her husband co-founded By Popular Demand: The Collective—an elevated brick-and-mortar retail space supporting more than 40 product-based brands and serving as a platform for visibility, growth, and community connection.
As Director of Membership for Detroit Fashion Community, Daisha leads with a people-first approach—focused on relationship-building, strategic partnerships, and creating meaningful pathways for creatives, designers, and fashion entrepreneurs to connect, grow, and thrive. Drawing from her extensive background in retail, branding, and small business development, she is committed to strengthening DFC’s membership experience while fostering an inclusive, supportive ecosystem that reflects Detroit’s creative excellence and entrepreneurial spirit.
Co-Director of Events
Calvin Carey Jr., widely known as Cal The Gent, is a seasoned creative strategist and entrepreneur with a refined eye for fashion, a deep-rooted passion for high-end event production, and a body of work that sits at the intersection of fashion, culture, and community. With over a decade of experience in personal styling, custom suiting, and curating culturally relevant experiences, he has built a reputation for blending sophistication with authenticity in every space he touches.
As Co-Director of Events for the Detroit Fashion Community, Cal brings his signature style and strategic vision to the forefront, helping lead the development of elevated experiences that amplify Detroit’s fashion ecosystem and uplift its creative voices.
Director of Events
Andre Terrell isn’t just a DJ—he’s an experience. A state of mind. A true curator of cool.
For nearly 20 years, Andre Terrell has been transporting minds and souls through carefully crafted musical journeys designed to move the room and linger long after the last record fades. His sound spans genres—from Daft Punk to Jamiroquai—, but House is home, serving as the foundation for his groove-forward, soul-infused style.
While his sense of style may be the first thing you notice, it’s his ability to shape energy that defines him. Andre is a vibe architect, known for creating immersive atmospheres where music, fashion, and culture intersect.
Beyond the turntables, Andre is a notable photographer and the publisher of the Street Pass app, a community-driven platform that promotes his events and highlights the city’s cultural ecosystem. He also serves as Co-Events Director for the Detroit Fashion Community, where he seamlessly weaves his signature sound into some of the city’s most fashion-forward experiences.
With Andre Terrell, expect nothing less than the right music, the right energy, and the right room—every time.
Fashionably yours always,
Director of Education