Rachel brings a wealth of experience in the not-for-profit space to her role at Ethical Clothing Australia, with more than 15 years’ experience in the sector. She has a strong commitment to human rights, with a focus on labour and women’s rights. She has formerly held the position of Executive Director of a not-for-profit which provided support to women who had experienced modern slavery, and who were generally unable to access government support. In this role, Rachel, undertook significant advocacy for systemic change to ensure the rights of all victims and survivors were fulfilled and protected. This led Rachel to undertake a Master of Human Rights Law, which piqued her interest in the intersection of business and human rights, leading her to do an internship with the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. Her role at Ethical Clothing Australia brings together these core interests in human rights – women, labour and, bridging the accountability gap between business and human rights.

Lei-Lani Terrell is a seasoned Creative Marketing professional with over two decades of experience in branding, communications, and marketing. A lifelong advocate of sustainable fashion practices, she is thrilled to be part of Ethical Clothing Australia’s mission. Lei-Lani is pursuing a Sustainability Management graduate diploma at Deakin University, highlighting her commitment to the UNSDG goals. She enjoys a good story and excels in managing teams, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making. Lei-Lani holds a Master of Creative Media from RMIT, a Bachelor of Arts (Film and Television) from UNSW, a Diploma in Project Management and a certificate in Environmental, Social Governance from RMIT.

Jacqueline is a skilled administration professional that takes genuine enjoyment in creating efficient systems and supporting others. While pursuing her Masters in Global Studies at the University of Freiburg, Jacqueline was introduced to the complexities of labour exploitation within the clothing industry in Buenos Aires, which is what drew her to Ethical Clothing Australia. She is passionate about collaborating across sectors towards a better future for all.

With over five years’ experience in Ethical Sourcing and Sustainability, Brighid brings a strong foundation in the Australian fashion industry to Ethical Clothing Australia. After graduating with a Bachelor Degree in Fashion Merchandise Management from RMIT, she has contributed to teams at a range of leading Australian retailers, developing expertise in building and delivering effective Ethical Sourcing programs that address and monitor modern slavery risks in global supply chains. She is passionate about upholding workers’ rights in complex supply chains, especially within the textile, clothing, and footwear industry, and enjoys collaborating with stakeholders to reach shared ethical and sustainability goals.

Katy is a people-focused professional, and an advocate for ethical consumption and human rights. With a background in customer service and procurement, Katy is passionate about fostering sustainable practices and contributing to Ethical Clothing Australia’s growth.

Clytie Binder brings a wealth of experience from diverse fields to her role at Ethical Clothing Australia. She holds a Master of Environment and spent 11 years working at Brisbane City Council, specialising in environmental education and waste minimisation. Clytie’s focus on the circular economy provided her with a deep understanding of supply chains and sustainability. She served as a dedicated Workplace Union Delegate during her time at the council, advocating for worker rights and fostering a supportive workplace environment. Clytie also spent time working as a English as a second language (ESL) teacher.

Georgia is an experienced event and operations manager with a passion for arts and music festivals. She excels in coordinating logistics and ensuring smooth event execution from start to finish. With a focus on community engagement, Georgia works closely with local partners and stakeholders to create events that leave a positive impact. She’s excited to bring her skills to Ethical Clothing Australia and contribute to its mission.

Simon is a digital marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in brand strategy, campaign management, and content creation across various digital platforms. He has delivered creative campaigns and built strong relationships with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders, always with a focus on transparency and positive impact. Simon is passionate about amplifying the voices of those shaping a fairer, more ethical future for the Australian textile, clothing, and footwear industry.

Beth’s role as National Compliance Officer requires her to manage the compliance and outreach team as part of Ethical Clothing Australia’s accreditation program. She works to ensure that workers in a factory or in their homes are receiving all of their lawful entitlements and are working in a safe environment.

In her role as a Community Engagement Officer at the TCF Union, Linda provides support to the Outwork Outreach Officers in their campaigns, events, and community outreach initiatives. Linda has a strong background in community engagement, and she provides industry information to workers and outworkers, ensuring they are well-informed about their rights and entitlements.

Ghet’s role as a Compliance Officer involves overseeing compliance audit tasks, including auditing all Ethical Clothing Australia accredited textile, clothing and footwear companies and their supply chain. Her work ensures that the legal requirements and obligations in the awards are followed.

As a Compliance Officer, Fiona’s role involves auditing the supply chains within the Australian textile, clothing and footwear industry. She has an extensive background in compliance audits with a focus on quality and safety. Fiona strives to ensure that the Australian Labour standards, legal requirements, and workplace obligations are upheld.

Ngan is an Outwork Outreach Officer for TCF Union, with experience in community engagement for the Vietnamese community. Ngan works closely with outworkers and the other members of the compliance and outreach team. She works to ensure that their legal working rights and safety is protected, according to industry award and other relevant legislations.

Han works as an Outworker Outreach Officer for the TCF Union, which is part of Ethical Clothing Australia’s accreditation program. Her role is to support vulnerable outworkers in the TCF industry to ensure that they receive their lawful entitlements as regulated by the industry award and relevant legislation.

As an Outwork Outreach Officer, Lily works closely with New South Wales based outworkers and the other members of the compliance and outreach team. Her work helps to ensure that outworkers receive their legal rights under the TCF industry award.