May 24, 2024

Drexel’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design is pleased to announce its keynote and student speakers for Commencement 2024. Held on Saturday, June 15 at the Mann Center in Philadelphia, the Westphal Commencement Ceremony will feature keynote remarks by Breonna Danielle Rodriguez Delgrosso (BS Graphic Design ’04), Head of Ads Privacy UX at Google. Sara Begley (MS Fashion Design ’24) will address the Class of 2024 on behalf of the graduate cohort. Jazminé Morrow (BS Fashion Design ’24) will speak on behalf of the undergraduate class and as a representative of the first graduating cohort of Westphal BRIDGE Scholars.

Keynote Speaker: Breonna Danielle Rodriguez Delgrosso (BS Graphic Design ’04)

Breonna Danielle Rodriguez Delgrosso, a Class of 2004 alumnus of Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, is currently the Head of Ads Privacy UX at Google. Her 22-year career, rooted in a love for design, has evolved into a pioneering role in digital advertising and user experience. Before her tenure at Google, she served as the Sr Director for Brand Design & UX at Sesame Street, playing a key role in revamping the brand globally and significantly expanding their social media presence. A two-time Emmy nominee, Breonna has collaborated with top-tier brands such as McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Vanity Fair, GQ, nearly every Philly's sports team, and more, demonstrating a unique talent for blending creative content with strategic marketing. Beyond her corporate achievements, she is passionate about personal development and mental health, mentoring budding designers and entrepreneurs, guiding them to realize their visions in the rapidly changing digital world.

Graduate Student Speaker: Sara Begley (MS Fashion Design ’24)

Sara Begley is a graduate student in the Fashion Design program originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado where she earned her undergraduate degree at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. Go Rams! Earning her master’s at Drexel is her first step to becoming a design professor at university level. She was the fashion department’s graduate assistant for the 2022-23 academic year. Post-graduation she is most looking forward to returning to her roots and making an impact in the sustainability of the fashion industry.

Undergraduate Student Speaker: Jazminé Morrow (BS Fashion Design ’24)

Jazminé Morrow is a proud Chicago native and the youngest of three siblings. Growing up in a single-parent household she learned the value of tenacity from an early age. Her educational journey took her through various types of schools, both private and public, which greatly influenced her networking skills and, most importantly, her distinctive style. Fashion has always been her passion stemming from childhood where she experimented with colors as a form of self-expression.

In high school, Jazminé initiated an annual Fashion Show that eventually became an integral part of the fashion curriculum. As she entered college she continued to expand her network, finding inspiration in others and inspiring those around her. She has had the opportunity to assist with wardrobes for projects affiliated with Black Star Films, and is an integral part of the BLK Ivy Thrift team, initially in retail operations and then earning a promotion as a buyer and curator. 

Jazminé also curates her own brand, Accent Mark by Miné. Her dream is to craft elevated streetwear for individuals who appreciate style as a means of self-expression, who defy conformity, and allow their clothes to speak for them. Jazmine will be graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design and will continue to create, inspire, and redefine what it means to express oneself through fashion.