With a career in the garment and soft goods industry extending more than 35 years, this expert’s work spans fashion design, apparel production, sourcing, and manufacturing logistics across both domestic and offshore operations. Her experience includes coordinating global production, managing vendor relationships, and structuring cost, sourcing, and import strategies for a wide range of apparel products. She has worked extensively with factories and contractors worldwide, overseeing production workflows, quality standards, and compliance requirements, including ASTM testing protocols used in large-scale retail environments.

She operates as a full-time consultant advising on garment production, supply chain logistics, inventory management, and quality assessment, with additional expertise in storage conditions, textile performance, and damage evaluation, including water exposure and mold-related issues. Her work includes developing vendor compliance programs, analyzing manufacturing defects, and evaluating work-in-process and pre-shipment inspections. She has prior expert witness experience providing consultation in matters involving apparel production, quality, and industry standards. Her academic background includes an Associate Degree in Fashion Merchandising, supplemented by specialized coursework in commercial sewing, international garment trade and export logistics, and ongoing professional education in sustainable manufacturing, labor relations, and apparel industry practices.