Anjanette Merric ’11, ’18

Anjanette Merric, known as Angie, is a Bronx native passionate about streetwear, sneaker culture, and giving back to underserved communities. She works in the fashion industry, specializing in athletic streetwear, while also serving on the Board of Directors and performing for Your Queens Inc., a company that celebrates African royalty through storytelling, song, and dance.

Anjanette graduated from Purchase College with a B.A. in Economics and later earned an MBA in Marketing from Iona College. Despite her demanding career and educational pursuits, she actively volunteered with New York Cares and Columbia University, teaching GED preparation.

Motivated to address the underrepresentation of Black communities in brand ownership, Anjanette returned to SUNY Purchase to earn a Master’s in Entrepreneurship. Her journey is marked by both triumphs and challenges, and she aspires to inspire women of color to reach for their highest potential.

Major

Economics and Enterpernurship in the Arts

Role

Treasurer, Purchase College Alumni Association (PCAA)