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.
Meet Kelly
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.
Meet Nikki
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.
Meet Audrey
Communications Specialist
Audrey Henderson is a strategic communications specialist advancing sustainability and systems change in fashion through storytelling, public engagement, and a deep commitment to climate justice.
Meet Laura
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.
Meet Dara
Youth Education, Program Lead
Dara Gellman is the Program Manager of My Clothes My World at FTA. She brings over 20 years of experience in creative education and a personal passion for sustainability, plant-based living, and lower-waste practices.
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Devon Vacca
Youth Education Coordinator
With a degree in history and a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University, Devon brings a passion to educate students to become global citizens.
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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.
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.
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Jeff Denby
Coca-Cola Foundation
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Cynthia Lucar Diaz
Peel Region
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Laura McClure
Durham District School Board
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Nicki McClung
Circular Action Alliance
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Drummond Lawson
Anthesis Group
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Lisa Diegel
Faherty Brand
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Kim Carpenter
People at the Center
Community Support Team
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Eva Chima
Social Media Team
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LIsa Zhu
Blogger, Researcher
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Sarah Perkonig
West Coast Ambassador
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Prima Corindia
Communications Coordinator