Isabel Maya is a board-certified Physician Assistant currently working as a Sub-Investigator at Hollywood Dermatology and Cosmetic Specialists. She plays an active role in supporting clinical research while delivering evidence-based dermatologic care to patients. During her time at FSU, she worked as a research assistant under Dr. McQuerry from 2019 to 2022. Isabel assisted Dr. McQuerry in conducting over 150 body scans at national conferences in Washington State and Orlando for the development of female firefighter gear. Additionally, under Dr.

Alex Cao, currently a second-year Resident Physician in the University of South Florida Anesthesiology Residency Program, earned a B.S. in Food and Nutrition Science at Florida State University (2019), an M.S. in Medical Sciences at University of South Florida (2020), and an M.D. in Medicine at Louisiana State University (2024). While at FSU, he worked in the Textile Testing Lab under Dr. Meredith McQuerry, contributing to research on the performance of disposable and reusable medical gowns.

Heather Wright is currently Demand Planner at Recom in Deerfield Beach FL. She completed her B.S. in Retail Merchandising and Product Development with minors in International Affairs and Business from FSU in 2018. Heather was an undergraduate research assistant for Dr. McQuerry from 2017-2018. In the textile labs, she conducted research on ergonomic improvement for firefighter turnout suits especially focused on uniform design advancements for female firefighters. Heather also contributed to a student-led research paper for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). 

Alyssa Guia, currently a Jewelry Buyer and Product Developer at Starboard Group in Miami, FL, earned her B.S. in Retail Merchandising and Product Development in 2017. While at Florida State University, she worked as an undergraduate technician in the Textile Testing Lab, contributing to industry research projects. Her work included facilitating wear trials with local firefighters and athletes, as well as developing and distributing a nationwide questionnaire to fire stations and analyzing the results. 

Delaney Hanson is currently an Assistant Merchant for Vertical Brands at Dicks Sporting Goods in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She completed her B.S. in Retail Entrepreneurship and Product Development in 2023. From 2021-2023, she worked in the Textile Testing Lab and ThermaNOLE Comfort Lab® as an Undergraduate Research Assistant, operating the ANDI Manikin and performing lab tests to determine the performance of samples.

Brooke Tyler, current Senior Materials Developer at Fanatics in Tampa, FL, completed her B.S. in Retail Merchandising and Product Development in 2019 and her M.S. in Textiles and Apparel Entrepreneurship in 2020. While at FSU, she worked in the Textile Testing Lab as a Research Assistant from 2017-2020. In the Textile Testing Lab, she assisted with research projects and industry testing focused on textile applications, modifications, and durability. 

Madeline Poley-Bogan earned her B.S in Retail Entrepreneurship (2022) and M.S in Retail and Textile Entrepreneurship (2023) at Florida State University. From 2021-2023, she worked in the ThermaNOLE Comfort Lab® and Textile Testing Lab, serving as a research assistant and later lab manager. In these roles, she contributed to research aimed at improving physiological comfort, ergonomic mobility, and garment fit for first responders, military personnel, healthcare workers, and athletes.

Nadia Love, current Testing Manager at Valley Forge Fabrics in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Retail Entrepreneurship and M.S. in Textile and Apparel Entrepreneurship in 2021. While at FSU, she worked in the Textile Testing Lab and ThermaNOLE Comfort Lab® under Dr. Meredith McQuerry, contributing to research on 3D body scanning of female firefighters and leading a COVID mask wear trial funded by a nylon manufacturer to study comfort and health impacts on first responders.

Lauren Vives, current Out-Licensing Coordinator for Crocs in Denver, CO completed her B.S. in Retail Entrepreneurship in 2025. While at FSU, she worked as a Laboratory and Research Assistant (2024-2025), conducting client testing in the ThermaNOLE Comfort Lab® and Textile Testing Lab while also working as a Teaching Assistant for Dr. McQuerry for the 2025 Cotton in the Curriculum grant program. Notably, her lab work involved firefighter turnout gear as well as research for knit fabric face masks. 

Having completed her B.S. in Psychology (2023) and her M.S. in Textile and Apparel Entrepreneurship (2024), Tobi Goodkin is now a Color Specialist at DICK’S Sporting Goods in Pittsburgh, PA. During the summer before her graduation, she worked as a graduate research assistant in the ThermaNOLE Comfort Lab® under the direction of Dr. McQuerry and Dr. Bolaji. As an assistant, Tobi collected anthropometric measurements from female firefighters to create a useful database of composite data for comparison.