Ellen is a textile expert and Sourcing Lead at Calico Manufacturing, driving innovative projects in responsible sourcing for the sustainable sourcing platform. As an adjunct professor at FIT, she shares her expertise in textiles, and in particular knitting. Co-founder of The Endery, a sustainable knitwear brand, Ellen is deeply passionate about fiber culture, garment longevity, and textile repair and has created her own Domestika course in visible mending. With years of experience inLatin American textile manufacturing, she witnessed the transformative power of sustainable practices, shaping her commitment to a responsible and vibrant future for the industry.