On April 30, 2024 (Tuesday) from 2:15 pm. to 3:45 p.m, the Washington International Trade Association (WITA) Academy, in partnership with UD’s Fashion and Apparel Studies Department, will host a virtual workshop (on Zoom) exploring career opportunities in textiles and apparel trade, sourcing, supply chain, and sustainability.
This event is free and open to ALL UD students (undergraduate and graduate) and faculty, but registration is required (please use UD email address): https://www.wita.org/events/pathways-april30-2024/
Note: Students in FASH455 do not need to register for the event. We will attend the workshop and participate in the live Q&A session in the classroom.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Katherine White, Chief Textiles and Apparel Negotiator, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
- Nate Herman, Senior Vice President, Policy, American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)
- Felicia Pullam, Executive Director, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP); former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Textiles, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Stephanie Lester, Vice President, Head of Government Affairs, Gap Inc.
- Maristella Iacobello, VP of Global Customs and Trade, PVH Corporation
- Sarah Thorn, Senior Director, Global Government Affairs, Walmart
FASH455 Global Apparel & Textile Trade and Sourcing 