Jennifer Reitano (she/her), professor and program coordinator of the Fashion Arts and Business program, explained that her passion for ethical and sustainable fashion has been guided through a lifetime of advocacy in the fashion industry. 

“I didn’t realize [the sustainable impact I had] at a young age when shopping thrift and second-hand, but since working in the fashion industry, I’ve witnessed the negative environmental impact caused by the industry,” said Jennifer. 

As an influential leader in the industry, Jennifer has made a positive impact through various roles, including board director for Fashion Group International, director of education for Toronto Men’s Fashion Week and social media reporter for Samsung at the 2014 Olympic Games.  

This year, Jennifer will be a board member of the Canadian International Fashion Film Festival. 

Jennifer’s advice for anyone looking to get involved with sustainability-related projects is, “Find your passion project and do your research on how you can get involved. If there isn’t a group that fits your needs, you can always create your own.” 

To learn about the three fashion programs at Humber and their commitment to sustainability on-campus, find the full feature story.