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. From a social responsibilty perspective, her research includes assessing U.S. farmworkers' access to personal protective equipment (PPE) that impacts health disparities, disability risks, and the role of design.

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

US Regional Editor Bloomsbury Fashion Cases, 2024 - Present

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

Website: https://helenxtrejo.com/