Helen Trejo

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. farmers, mill owners, designers, and entrepreneurs who are part of a farm-to-fashion value chain for sustainable fashion. Current work with technology involves developing Virtual Reality demo apps that integrate AI to enhance understanding of farm-to-fashion to reach a broader public. 

She is currently leading an interdisciplinary apparel and engineering team to address sustainability issues in the apparel and textile industry with students.

Website: https://helenxtrejo.com/

US Regional Editor Bloomsbury Fashion Cases, 2024 - Present

Textile Society of America, Symposium Proceedings Editor, 2024-2025