My name is Stevie McConkey, and I am passionate about integrating sustainability in the fashion industry. After studying in Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji this past Spring, I was given the opportunity to learn about conservation through on-site field studies and I discovered how integrated our surroundings are in every industry, especially apparel and textiles. My bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising and my Certificate in Sustainability are intertwined in more ways than most people may assume. As I am graduating this upcoming May, I am looking for an opportunity where I can use the knowledge I’ve gained about sustainability through my certificate program and abroad experiences, with my skills in product development and design to better the fashion community and reduce the environmental impacts of the sourcing and manufacturing process. I aim to change the narrative of textile production waste and commit to a more circular economy.