WE ARE ALL CONNECTED
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We Are All Connected: From inclusivity to virtual living- the future of fashion will be shaped by our relationships. While there is no playbook for today’s uncertainties or blueprint to navigate un-chartered systems of change – guided by unity and by taking care of each other – together we can design stronger futures. When we are connected, we are adaptable and resilient. By applying circularity and innovation, we can valuably evolve and transform, making positive social and environmental impact as one.  Hosts:     Julie Gilhart, President of Tomorrow Projects and Chief Development Officer of Tomorrow Ltd., on behalf of The RealReal Sara Kozlowski, VP of Education + Sustainability Initiatives of CFDA Guests: CaSandra Diggs, President of CFDA  CaSandra Diggs is President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a group of over 400 American womenswear, menswear, jewelry, and accessory designers. A native New Yorker, she has merged her CUNY education in law and political science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with accounting from the Baruch Zicklin School of Business to oversee CFDA’s multifunctional operations, including but not limited to finance and administrative roles. Under Diggs’ leadership, the CFDA has experienced unprecedented expansion with the successful relocation of its corporate headquarters to NOHO NYC, and acquisition of the Fashion Calendar – the official schedule of New York fashion shows and events. She has also helped launch many successful programs, including the CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund to support emerging designers and IMPACT to provide employment opportunities to BIPOC creatives and professionals in the fashion industry. As part of the executive team working directly with CFDA Chairman Tom Ford and the Board of Directors, Diggs is a highly valued contributor to the organization's strategic planning. James Rogers, Director of Sustainability at The RealReal As The RealReal's Director of Sustainability, James Rogers leads the company's sustainability initiatives, including carbon and packaging reduction efforts, influencing industry partners, driving adoption of the circular economy and managing The RealReal's proprietary sustainability calculator. James has deep corporate and nonprofit sustainability experience, specifically in building value-driven circular economy models, driving product innovation and implementing long-term projects that move the apparel industry towards a more sustainable future. Prior to joining The RealReal, James spent nearly a decade developing, leading and executing sustainability strategy for The North Face as its Director of Sustainability.  While at The North Face, he drove environmental responsibility initiatives spanning product creation, climate change agenda and environmental impact of owned facilities and supply chain partners. James holds an MBA in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School and a BS in Management Science from UC San Diego. He is also an advisor to Alante Capital, a VC fund focused on sustainability innovation in apparel, and the Microfibers Innovation Challenge, a contest to find innovations that address microfiber pollution. His perspective has been featured in a variety of publications, including CleanTechnica, The United Nations Field Guide to Sustainability, Apparel News, Fashion Network, Just Style and Environmental Leader. He's also a speaker at national conferences such as Sustainable Brands.  Sanjeev Bahl, Founder and Chief Executive of Saitex Born in India in 1963, entrepreneur Sanjeev Bahl has ventured into businesses across diverse industries and focuses including apparel manufacturing, healthcare, and information technology – earning a reputation for himself as a forward-thinking trailblazer, set on finding solutions to the world’s biggest inefficiencies and problems. His apparel vent
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