Amelia’s Closet Announces Fashion Judges for Project ReStyle 2.0 Fundraiser on April 29

Amelia’s Closet is excited to announce the four fashion judges for this year’s Project ReStyle 2.0, taking place on Monday, April 29, 2025. This high-energy fundraiser fuses fashion, transformation, and purpose—all to support women on their path to employment.

Our 2025 panel of style-savvy judges includes:

• Amelia King Bozeman teaches entrepreneurship in the Department of Management at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Jones College of Business, Prior to joining the faculty, Bozeman led the Tennessee Small Business Development Center – MTSU. Through her previous consulting work, she advised clients in business, the nonprofit sector, and in government. She also led the Business Education Partnership.

Bozeman’s “passion for fashion” and love for color, pattern, and texture are lifelong. As a teen, she was instructed to go and buy “school shoes.” She came home with a pair of cobalt blue stilettos, which she fortunately was allowed to keep.

• Dr. Jasmin Kwon, a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) since 2007, holds a Ph.D. in Fashion Marketing from Kyoungpook National University in South Korea and completed post-doctoral research at the University of Kentucky. Her research focuses on the e-fashion industry, seasonal shopping behavior, and materialism. She has presented her work internationally and is passionate about teaching, consistently earning honors and recognition for her impact.

Dr. Kwon actively supports student engagement as the advisor of the MT Korean Club. She is involved in professional organizations, participates in community service, and has led multiple fashion study abroad programs. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano and violin.

• Bobbie Johnson was born and raised in Hickman County, Centerville, TN. Which is most commonly known for being the Birthplace of, “Minnie Pearl!” In 1984, Bobbie moved to Rutherford County to attend MTSU! Since then, she has truly enjoyed a more than 30-year banking career, currently a Financial Specialist at Pinnacle Financial Partners.

Bobbie has always been active in community service because it’s a must! So when asked to be a Judge for Project Restyle, she was so delighted! “This allows me to be both of Service, benefiting Amelia’s Closet, while sharing my own individual styling talents! I so enjoy putting outfits together for myself as well as others.” A Positive update in your style of dress, can change your entire daily outlook, in all aspects!

• Adrienne Tarola, the founder of Nashboro Chic, a brand platform that celebrates personal style and empowers others through fashion. After running her own boutique for six incredible years just outside Nashville, TN, she has now transitioned to connecting with her amazing clientele on social media and collaborating with brands that she loves as their ambassador.

As a mother of four (3 boys, 1 girl) and married for 26 years to a dedicated plastic surgeon, she knows how to balance personal style with life’s demands. She believes fashion is all about **expressing your mood**; if an outfit makes you feel good, wear it with confidence!

Adrienne is thrilled for this new adventure and hope to inspire others to feel fabulous every day. “Let’s embrace our unique styles together!”

Get ready to 𝔻𝕀𝕊ℂ𝕆𝕍𝔼ℝ style tips and insider tricks from local fashion experts like Monkee’s of Murfreesboro, Effortlessly Alexis, and Angel Pardue Photography. Whether you’re a trend-lover, a supporter of women’s empowerment, or just here for the fun—there’s something for everyone at Project ReStyle 2.0.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Redstone Federal Credit Union, for making this inspiring night possible.

Visit AmeliasCloset.org to grab your tickets