Our Team

FTA welcomes diverse perspectives and is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free, remote work environment. We are a small, grass-roots organization whose team works closely to achieve our goals.

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    Kelly Drennan

    Founding Executive Director

    Kelly Drennan is the founder of Fashion Takes Action, a systems thinker and trailblazer dedicated to breaking down barriers to sustainability in fashion, leading national initiatives in circularity, youth education, and policy innovation for a more sustainable future.

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    Nikki Byrne

    Director, Programs & Partnerships

    Nikki Byrne is FTA’s Director of Programs & Partnerships, a passionate advocate for sustainable living who brings over 15 years of experience in grassroots charities and a collaborative approach to driving change in the apparel industry.

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    Laura Cristinzo

    Circularity Program Manager

    Laura Cristinzo is the Project Manager for the Canadian Circularity Textile Consortium; with nearly 20 years of experience and a deep commitment to driving sustainable and circular solutions in fashion.

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  • Dara Gellman

    Youth Education, Program Lead

    Dara Gellman is the Program Leader of My Clothes My World at FTA. She brings over 20 years of experience in education and a personal passion for sustainability, plant-based living, and lower-waste practices.

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  • Caleigh Smith

    Education Coordinator

    With over five years of experience in sustainability education, Caleigh joins our team as the Education Coordinator for the My Clothes My World program, bringing a creative, design-led approach to engaging youth on climate and fashion.

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  • Sigrid Carrot

    Communications Specialist

    With a background in marketing, communications, and graphic design, they specialize in translating complex ideas into clear, accessible content.

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  • Alicia Aikens

    CCTC Coordinator

    With nearly a decade of experience in the Environmental and Social Sustainability space, Alicia joins our team as the CCTC Coordinator.

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  • Lauren Rapley

    Program Coordinator

    With a background in sustainability, research, and marketing, Lauren is passionate about turning sustainability into engaging, accessible, and action-oriented initiatives.

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  • Sierra Aston

    Marketing Coordinator

    Sierra has a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and is currently studying Marketing Management at BCIT. Her background includes non-profit leadership, digital marketing, and event coordination.

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  • Lachlan Ho

    Program Intern

    Currently studying Psychology with a secondary in Computer Science at Harvard University, he brings a strong interest in sustainable fashion, with a particular focus on consumer behaviour, education, and awareness-building.

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Contributing Experts

Our contributing experts support Fashion Takes Action’s mission by sharing their knowledge, experience, and insights to help inform our programs, resources, research, and initiatives.

Volunteers

Our volunteers help bring Fashion Takes Action’s mission to life by supporting our programs, events, and initiatives with their time, skills, and passion for sustainable fashion.

  • Alejandra Delgadillo

  • Eden Lee

    Eden Lee

  • Maya Haji

  • Juwairiya Kembo

  • Rosie MacMillan

  • Elsa Kabore

Board of Directors

The board of directors is the governance and oversight body of FTA that establishes policies and procedures, adheres to bylaws and articles of incorporation.