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, and has formerly held the position of Executive Director of a Not-for-Profit supporting women who had experienced human trafficking. Rachel holds a Bachelor of International Development and a Master of Human Rights Law.
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.
Louisa Ramsay
Louisa brings a wealth of knowledge about garment production and manufacturing supply chains to Ethical Clothing Australia, having worked in a variety of technical and production roles in Melbourne and overseas. Louisa has particularly enjoyed working with local supply chains and her interest in protecting the rights of local workers is what brought her to Ethical Clothing Australia in 2019. Louisa has a Bachelor of Business from Griffith University and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Fashion Design) 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.
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.
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.
Emma Conos
Emma has been passionate about the people who make our clothes since studying a Bachelor of Fashion at Box Hill TAFE. Throughout her career, this led to various positions within labour rights organisations where her work has focused on protecting workers' rights within the garment industry globally and in Australia.
Lucie Davies
Lucie is a communications and marketing professional with a keen interest in the art of dressmaking. She has an eye for detail and enjoys varied work including copywriting and editing, project work, website management and photography. 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.