Instructor Welcome

Instructor: Patricia Littlefield

Email: Carmen.Littlefield@asu.edu or patricia@ethowork.com

Telephone: 818-940-5001

Office hours: Online zoom meetings available by appointment. To schedule a meeting time please email or text.

Office Link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/83290202793 Link to an external site

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciasanchezo/

Welcome to FSH300: Global Fashion Industry

My name is Patricia Littlefield, and I am excited to be your instructor for this course. With over 35 years of experience in the apparel industry, I bring expertise in sustainability, supply chain risk management, and ethical sourcing. As Co-founder and Managing Partner of EthoWork Consulting, I’ve developed sustainability programs, crafted CSR strategies, and implemented worker well-being initiatives while ensuring global regulatory compliance. My experience spans high-end and price-competitive products in diverse business models, including licensed environments, private labels, and direct import operations.

I hold a degree in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Human Resources from the Catholic University of Lima, along with a postgraduate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) certification from Cornell University. Originally from Lima, Peru, I am also a certified Executive Coach passionate about fostering growth and sustainability within the fashion industry. Over the years, I have collaborated closely with renowned brands such as Vince, Theory, Rag & Bone, Adidas, Nike, Columbia Sportswear, and LEVIS, as well as organizations like the Fair Labor Association and Better Work. Leveraging tools and assessments like the Higg Index, SMETA, EcoVadis, and Balanced Scorecard methodologies, I have driven impactful improvements across the supply chain and sustainability landscape.

This course is an opportunity to share my experiences and support your journey toward a successful career in the global fashion industry. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn (link provided), and let’s make this an enriching and inspiring learning experience!

This Orientation Module

Before you get started with the course content, I want to be sure that you have all the information and tools you need to be successful in this course. In the following pages of this welcome module you will learn about:

the course objectives
expectations and procedures in the course
you'll get an overview of how to use the Canvas learning platform, and
learn about any other resources available to you if you need help.

Click "Next" at the bottom of the page to work through each lesson.