Join us for this year's virtual conference focusing on changemakers in sustainability.
The conference program will spotlight leadership in social justice, diversity, corporate
responsibility, and innovation in the fashion industry. Students, faculty, industry
leaders, and entrepreneurs, from FIT and numerous other institutions, will come together
to learn about emerging trends, network with peers, and share innovative solutions
for a sustainable future. The digital event will run from April 13 through April 16
and be available for registered attendees through Earth Day on April 22.
| Time | Description | Weblink |
| Noon |
Virtual Sustainability Host: Amber Valletta, Model, activist, and social impact entrepreneur Changemaker in Sustainable Innovation Honoree: Changemaker in Corporate Sustainability Honoree: Changemaker in Social Impact Honoree: Please note the Virtual Sustainability Awards is a ticketed event |
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1:00 pm 1:15 pm 1:20 pm |
Conference Welcome Dr. Joyce F. Brown, FIT President Karisma Hishikawa, FIT Student, Land Acknowledgment Dr. Karen Pearson, FIT Sustainability Council Chair |
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| 1:30 pm |
Keynote Speaker
Stacy Flynn, FIT Alumni, Co-Founder and CEO, Evrnu |
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| 3:00 pm |
Changemakers in Circular Design - Dao-Yi Chow, Public School NY |
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| 4:00 pm |
Changemakers in Circular Design - FIT BioDesign Students Dr. Evelyn Rynkiewicz, FIT |
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| 5:00 pm |
Changemakers in Equity - Person First: Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive’s Approach to Fashion for All Sarah Horton, Tommy Hilfiger |
| Time | Description | Weblink |
| 11:00 am |
Keynote Speaker
Abrima Eriwah, Co- founder and President, |
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| Noon |
Changemakers in Equity - Community Building with a Sustainable Edge Tabitha St. Bernard Jacobs, Founding member, Women's March, and Fashion Designer |
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| 1:00 pm |
Changemakers in Equity - Inclusion by Design Estela Lugo, Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation |
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| 2:00 pm |
Changemakers in Human Rights - The True Cost: Where are We Now Andrew Morgan, Filmmaker/ Producer |
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| 3:00 pm |
Changemakers in Circularity - Building a Zero Waste Business Lauren Singer, Package Free Shop |
| Time | Description | Weblink |
| 11:00 am |
Keynote Speaker
Eileen Fisher, Founder, EILEEN FISHER, Inc. |
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| Noon |
Changemakers in Human Rights - Innovations in Period Products Karla Welch, The Period Company |
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| 1:00 pm |
Changemakers in Materials Innovation Cyrill Gutsch, Parley for the Oceans |
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| 2:00 pm |
Changemakers in Media - Using Social Platforms for Change Natalie Grillon, Ethical Creators & Open Apparel Registry |
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| 3:00 pm |
Changemakers in Media - More than Clickbait: How to use Social Storytelling for Meaningful
Sustainability Wendy Li, YouTuber |
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| 4:00 PM |
Changemakers in Business - Defining Timeless Style–the Past, Present, and Future of Ralph Lauren Devon Leahy, Ralph Lauren |
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| 5:00 pm |
Changemakers in Technology Jacqueline Corbelli, SustainChain™ |
| Time | Description | Weblink |
| 5:00 pm |
Closing Keynote Speaker
Dr. Mark Liu, Fashion and Textile Designer |
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| 11:00 am |
Changemakers in Design and Education - Design x Science or Science x Design? Dr. Yuly Fuentes, MIT |
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| Noon |
Changemakers in Education- Education of Women and Girls, A Global Challenge and UN Sustainable Development Goal Gelila Bekele, Model, Activist, Documentary Filmmaker |
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| 1:00 pm |
Changemakers in Media - Sustainable Voices in the Fashion Industry Brittany Sierra,Sustainable Fashion Forum |
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| 2:00 pm |
Changemakers in Interdisciplinary Learning - Alumni Reflect on “Ecology and Photography,” an Interdisciplinary Course Keith Ellenbogen, FIT |
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| 3:00 pm |
Changemakers in Circularity - Your Brand's Place in the Circular Economy Logan Duran, Tapestry |
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| 4:00 pm |
Changemakers in Materials Innovation Hana Kajimura, Allbirds |
