About Our Organization

Marist’s Ethical Fashion Initiative is a club that promotes sustainability on campus, as well as in our global community. We seek to educate Marist students on how to buy clothing ethically, and the negative effects of over consumption on our planet. Our club’s culture is rooted in supporting local small businesses who upcycle, repurpose, and re-sell pre-loved clothing. We host vendor events where students can shop with small businesses and support the cycle of sustainability.

Club Leadership

President: Malena Russo

• The president is the club representative. They have an active part in club planning, running members as well as board meetings, event evaluations, room reservations, and all other duties necessary to ensure the club is meeting standards.

Vice President: Sophia Hamilton 

• The vice president is responsible for conducting meetings and assisting the president as necessary.

Secretary: Ava Podlinski

• The secretary is responsible for attendance, tracking of priority points, and organization of club plans. They also aid with email writing if the president requests it.

Treasurer: Claire Hewitt

• The treasurer is responsible for all financial duties within the club. This position deals with all of our money, food orders, and will be in charge of check requests.

Social Media Manager: Isabella Colacicco

• The social media manager is responsible for social media and communication as needed. They will update our pages with meetings, events, and all other important information that should be shared with our members. They will also manage and update website content.

Event Director: Brady Connors

• The event director is responsible for advertising vendor events. They also coordinate and manage vendor events.

Meeting Times

We host club meetings once a month, as well as one vendor event each month as well. Our meetings are a source of education about companies practicing sustainability. Our vendor events occur in the Student Center, to ensure that all students are welcome to attend.

Earn Priority Points through Clubs and Activities

To earn one (1) point: Members must attend a minimum of 50% of club/organization meetings for the semester and 50% of club/organization activities.

To earn two (2) points: Members must attend a minimum of 50% of club/organization meetings for the semester and 75% of club/organization activities PLUS the community service event.

To earn three (3) points (executive board only): Officers must attend 50% of club meetings for the semester and 100% of club activities including community service. If executive board members do not complete all of the requirements to earn three points, they will be eligible to receive up to two points based on the above criteria.

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