Karaja Sumba
Threads of Resilience, empowering women through weaving. Establishing a long-lasting relationship with Karaja Sumba.
PhD on Garment Durability
As a continuation of my previous work, I am pursuing a Ph.D. on Garment Durability at l’ENSAM Paris.
Circularity, Garment Durability and Just Transition
Publication of my second scientific article “Circularity, Garment Durability, and Just Transition - Understanding the Trinary Interrelationship through an Integrative Literature Review”
Certified GAYA 200H Yoga Teacher
Gaya Immersions Teacher Training Program focuses on a true understanding of the yogic philosophy and inclusive ways to practice yoga.
Podcast - “Green is the new black”
Participation in the podcast “For the Penguins”, which focuses on finding a job within the CSR department in various industries.
Plastic Fresk
The Plastic Fresk is a collaborative workshop that brings its participants to take a look at the entire life cycle of plastics. The workshop is both based on scientific work and industrial realities.
2tonnes Workshop
Animating 2tonnes workshops, both in English and French.
I guide the participants through this journey by giving the needed context and providing assistance.
Durability Officer at Kering, Paris
The 6-month internship to complete my Masters in the sustainability team at Kering allowed me to continue my earlier research on durability.
Different dimensions of durability in the luxury fashion industry
Scientific article on durability co-written by Hester Vanacker, Andrée-Anne Lemieux and Sophie Bonnier.
Upcycling workshops with the NGO SHF
Organising upcycling workshops in the Sumba Hospitality Foundation during the summer of 2022.
Volunteer at the NGO Reprise
Volunteering at the NGO Reprise through assistance in daily tasks, setting up upcycling workshops and developing the community.
MSc in International Fashion and Luxury Management
The academic approach of the MSc Fashion & Luxury program mixes intensive in-class learning, innovative workshops, real-world business cases, study trips and experiential learning.
Climate Collage Workshops
Animating Climate Collages on a regular basis, both in English and in French. As an animator I facilitate the workshop, give the needed context and guide the participants through this informative and challenging process.