Dr Zoe Mellick is a Lecturer in Fashion in the School of Design, Queensland University of Technology. Her research focuses on defining and actioning sustainability within global textile and apparel value chains. Zoe has examined understandings around sustainability and its value along cotton value chains, as well as circular business models and their impacts. Zoe also has over a decade of experience in retail with Australian fashion brands and continues to work with industry as a sustainability and impact advisor.