“I believe impact isn’t limited by resources, but by the willingness to reimagine how we design, produce, and care for people and the planet.” Naika Colas

People, Projects, Panels

  • Women participating in a panel discussion in a modern office space, with a projection screen displaying photos and names of speakers.

    Panel

    Fashion’s Future: Tariffs & the Path to Sustainable Supply Chains panel alongside other leaders in Sustainable Fashion.

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  • Group of ten diverse professionals standing together in office conference room, smiling at camera.

    MSMX Win!

    New York Workforce Development Coalition with Council Member Erik Bottcher celebrating the vote to revise the MSMX plan to center garment workers and businesses in the Garment District.

    BOF Article
  • People seated at a long table with microphones during a council meeting for the Subcommittee on Zoning & Franchises, with additional attendees seated behind.

    Advocacy

    Testifying at NYC City Hall for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Rezoning Plan.

    Testimony
  • A woman standing in front of a screen that displays the text 'SDG Summit USA 2024, New York, September'. She is smiling, wearing a beige blazer and a lanyard with a name tag. The setting is a modern conference space with chairs, a sofa, and decorative lighting.

    UN SDG Summit

    Stakeholder panel at the UN during 2024 “Climate Week”.

  • Group of young women sitting in a circle in a modern conference room, engaging in a discussion and taking notes.

    Mentoring Students

    WorldStrides at Impact Hub

  • Three women in a lively discussion, smiling and laughing, with an audience seated in the background in a room with white walls.

    Naiomi Glasses x Ralph Lauren

    Ralph Lauren “Design with intent” panel at Parsons School of Design

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  • A corporate page with a black and white profile photo of a woman, a blue section with her name Naika Colas and job title Director of Sustainability, and details about products, courses, badges, and a quote about sustainability-related certifications in Supplier LOCT.

    Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition

    “Impact Report” Highlight

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  • People signing documents at a registration table outdoors, with bookshelves visible through large glass windows in the background.

    Garment Worker Career Fair @ Parsons

    Organized and managed first of its kind Garment Worker Career fair connecting New York City migrant garment workers with local fashion brands and designers.

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  • Webpage of the Parsons School of Design faculty member profile for Naika Colas, including her photo on the right and her contact information on the left.

    Follow my work

    My work in fashion design, environmental sustainability and community development.

    My work