Abby Marino holds a college degree in fashion marketing and a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She is also a research professional at the Centre for Research in Accounting and Sustainable Development (CeRCeDD) at Université Laval while pursuing her master’s in accounting. From 2019 to 2022, she founded and managed Détour, an online store specializing in second-hand clothing sales. In 2022, she conducted a research project under the Mitacs program in collaboration with Université Laval, focusing on the profitability analysis of inventory management automation for an online second-hand business. Driven by her passion for fashion and deep interest in research, Abby broadened her vision, leading to the co-founding of Collective Détour, a consulting agency specializing in sustainable development for textiles and apparel.