Helen Trejo is an associate professor in the Department of Apparel Merchandising & Management. She teaches textile science, apparel construction, and research courses. Her research explores the intersections of fibers, fashion, agriculture, and technology to support a local clothing and textiles economy. She has surveyed and interviewed several U.S. small business owners and entrepreneurs who are part of a farm-to-fashion value chain for sustainable fashion. She is currently collaborating in interdisciplinary teams to address sustainability issues in the apparel industry with students.
