About Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds

The Dean of Fashion™ | Educator | Strategist | Culture Shaper

Welcome to the world of Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds—where style meets scholarship and leadership is stitched with purpose. Affectionately known as The Dean of Fashion, he is a dynamic voice at the crossroads of fashion, education, and culture, shaping lasting frameworks across industries, not just trends.

A Journey Tailored for Impact

From his start as a special education teacher to managing HR operations at Neiman Marcus Atlanta, Dr. Hammonds has always championed purpose-driven leadership. He later became the Academic Program Director at The Art Institute of Atlanta, where he launched the institution’s first BFA in Fashion Design and secured full SACS accreditation. His curriculum design work and contributions to Obama-era workforce initiatives earned him national recognition.

Today, Dr. Hammonds continues to serve as a professor of business and human resources at Capella University and Georgia Military College. Through his boutique consulting firm, CAH & Co., he advises organizations, nonprofits, and brands on talent engagement, brand storytelling, and curriculum innovation.

A Global Voice in Fashion

Dr. Hammonds serves as the Global Fashion Ambassador for the St. Lucia Fashion Council and mentors emerging designers through Startupbootcamp FashionTech in Milan. He has hosted the Miss Universe St. Lucia Pageant and curated fashion initiatives across Europe and the Caribbean—continuing to spotlight rising talent on international stages.

As Senior Fashion Editor at Upscale Magazine, his editorial voice has resonated in InStyle, WWD, GQ, HERS, Reader’s Digest, Sheen, NPR, CBS, FOX, and more. From early blogging with Project Runway talent to co-creating the gender-inclusive fragrance HERE with Dragon Perfumes—hailed by Glamour and Condé Nast Traveler—his storytelling elevates fashion as both cultural commentary and advocacy. He has collaborated with industry legends including Mimi Plange, EMME, the late Mychael Knight, Clare Waight Keller (former Artistic Director of Givenchy), and Nicolas Ghesquière (former Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton).

Educator. Builder. Change Agent.

With a Doctorate in Business Administration, an MBA, and a B.S. in Education, Dr. Hammonds merges academic depth with creative vision. His work has earned him the Stephen Shank Award for Teaching Excellence (2025, 2022), the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Joe Biden, and a spot on Alabama State University’s 50 Under 50 list. Named a “Man of Style” by Modern Luxury Atlanta, he proves that leadership can have both impact and polish.

Yet his true legacy lies in lifting others—empowering students, amplifying marginalized voices, and guiding organizations toward inclusive, sustainable futures.

“This isn’t just a platform—it’s a movement.”

Whether you’re a brand in need of direction, a student chasing purpose, a designer ready to disrupt, or a leader shaping the future—Dr. Hammonds created this space for you.

Welcome to fashion that speaks. Leadership that uplifts. And a vision built on purpose, heart, and impact.

Welcome to the world of Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds.