JOIN THE FASHION FWD MOVEMENT!

Thank you for your interest in Fashion FWD!

Our mission is to educate consumers and companies on toxic chemicals in the fashion industry to protect worker health, community health, environmental health and consumer health as we strive for more sustainable practices.

Get involved in monthly meetings, help us host campus events, and spread the movement towards safer apparel!

We're accepting applications for Ambassadors on a rolling basis and all positions are volunteer based.

 

MEET THE TEAM LEADERS

VIVIANNA TORRES, GRAPHIC DESIGN

VIVIANNA TORRES, GRAPHIC DESIGN

SARAH KRUEGER, OUTREACH & EVENTS MANAGER

SARAH KRUEGER, OUTREACH & EVENTS MANAGER

 

General Meetings

Held once a month for Campus Ambassadors, Campus Leaders and anyone interested in learning more about creating a more sustainable fashion industry. Each meeting we host a sustainable fashion speaker. It’s a great way to learn about the change that’s happening in the sector as well as connect with your team.

Held once a month for Campus Ambassadors, Campus Leaders and anyone interested in learning more about creating a more sustainable fashion industry. Each meeting we host a sustainable fashion speaker. It’s a great way to learn about the change that’s happening in the sector as well as connect with your team.

ANUJA DALUAT, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

ANUJA DALUAT, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

BECCA GARZA, SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER

BECCA GARZA, SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER

 

Workshops

Our workshops will resume once we can get together in person. Our workshops focus on activities to get people involved in living out sustainable practices in their lives. Examples include donation drives, guest speakers, volunteer opportunities with sustainable fashion teams, basic clothing repair lessons, and more!

Our workshops will resume once we can get together in person. Our workshops focus on activities to get people involved in living out sustainable practices in their lives. Examples include donation drives, guest speakers, volunteer opportunities with sustainable fashion teams, basic clothing repair lessons, and more!

SHAYLA CORMIER, GRANT WRITER

SHAYLA CORMIER, GRANT WRITER

FRAN RAGGI, MARKETING MANAGER

FRAN RAGGI, MARKETING MANAGER

 

Events

Ambassadors and Leaders host in-person and virtual events with food, speakers, films, activities, clothing swaps, and workshops. These events consist of a panel of speakers to educate attendees on the overall topic of sustainability and practical ways to implement sustainable practices into your every day.

Ambassadors and Leaders host in-person and virtual events with food, speakers, films, activities, clothing swaps, and workshops. These events consist of a panel of speakers to educate attendees on the overall topic of sustainability and practical ways to implement sustainable practices into your every day.

 

Check out and follow our UT Austin Instagram Page @UTFashionFWD

[ZOOM LINK IN BIO] Our second general meeting is at 7pm CST tonight, March 2nd!! We are so excited to hear from our guest speakers @diegoballison and @abbeylehr , the co-founders of Trash to Treasure at UT Austin (@makingamends_t2t_cec )!! Link will
We are honored and excited to partner with @nasdaq and @ladderworks to bring Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #12 to life for people of all ages. SDG #12 is focused on improving safe consumption and production patterns including achieving environme
Consumer behavior has the ability to dictate the future of garment workers’ health and safety. Shop sustainable brands that have restrictions on chemical standards, avoid hard materials in fabrics, and are certified GOTS, OEKO-TEX, or Cradle to
Do your part to make no room for toxicity in fashion by joining UT’s very first Fashion FWD campus team! We are currently looking for college ambassadors to help us spread Fashion FWD’s mission and educate the UT community! DM for more in
(ZOOM LINK IN BIO) We are thrilled to be launching a chapter of Fashion FWD here at UT Austin! Learn more about Fashion FWD and hear Helena Sampayo, UT class of 2021, speak about her sustainable clothing business, SPLIT SHIRT at our first general mee

Frequently asked questions

How can I start a campus Ambassador program at my college or University? 

Contact Fashion FWD at: info@fashionfwd.org to ask about how the Ambassador program can get started at your university. 

Who should I contact if I have more questions about joining the Ambassador program? 

Contact info@fashionfwd.org  if you have any questions regarding membership. 

What skills are you looking for in an Ambassador? 

As an ambassador, we are looking for creatives, strategists, visionaries, and action-oriented individuals with a wide range of skills who can work together to drive change. You should be prepared to bring your unique skills to the table. 

What are the expectations for Chapter Leaders? 

As an Ambassador, how can I get the message of Fashion FWD across to my peers? When we share social media,, we ask that you re-post about the general meetings on your social media accounts. Another way is to share events and our creative educational resources with your professors, peers and within your campus organizations.Think about updating your Instagram bio with “@fashion_fwd Ambassador”, and other social media platforms to include #FashionFWDAmbassador 

How do I apply to become an Ambassador for one of the current Fashion FWD chapters? 

To become an Ambassador at Fashion FWD email info@fashionfwd.org and state your interests in the Ambassador Program. Then, there will be an email sent out with the application, as well as an introductory interview with one of our team leaders. Fill out the ambassador application and email it back to Alexandra for review.