Rea is a fashion designer from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She moved to New York City to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she immersed herself in the fashion world. Her ambition, sense of design, and attention to detail have been the driving force for most of her accomplishments.

Her world view expanded when she studied abroad in Florence, Italy. While there, she made time to go on plenty of adventures, including one trip that ended with hiking to the top of Mount Vesuvius.

She has worked at such companies as Oscar de la Renta, LF USA, Ann Taylor, and Ralph Lauren.

In her free time she likes to explore the world and watch horror movies. Back at home, she has a monochromatic pet goat named Oreo. He's a sweetie.