MEET THE ETHICAL CLOTHING AUSTRALIA TEAM
Rachel Reilly
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
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.
Clytie Binder
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 Byres
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.
Mary Coustas
Mary is deeply interested in the intersection of business and human rights. While pursuing her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Global Studies at ACU in Sydney, she cultivated a keen interest in ethical fashion consumption. After interning at the Parliament of Victoria and working on a policy brief on textile waste, she became committed to working on improving practices within the Textile, Clothing & Footwear industry.
Lucie Davies
Lucie is a communications and marketing professional with an interest in the art of dressmaking. Her work involves working on marketing campaigns, project work, copywriting and editing, website management, photography and videography. Lucie holds a Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication) from RMIT University.
Victoria Hermiz
Victoria is an office coordination whiz who works to support the Ethical Clothing Australia team in a wide range of areas. Victoria is passionate about workers’ rights and is excited to be working in the not-for-profit sector. Her years of experience working in administration and in customer service roles has given her the skills and abilities to ensure that the Ethical Clothing Australia office runs smoothly.
Katy Paul
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.
Samantha Winnicki
Samantha is a strategic partnerships and marketing expert with over a decade of experience across not-for-profit, small businesses, and corporate sectors. She has led projects driving growth, enhancing engagement, and connecting brands with conscious customers. Samantha’s work is driven by the belief that businesses thrive through prioritising ethical practices, and works with organisations to create transformative collaborations.