Jess has over a decade of international experience in entrepreneurship, design, research, and community development, working with organisations in the Philippines, Japan, India, Germany, and the UK. She has collaborated with stakeholders across the fashion supply chain — from farmers and weaving communities to garment workers and global brands — leading design and entrepreneurship training that supports artisan independence and sustainable livelihoods. A handloom weaver and textile designer, she is recognised for pioneering circular innovations such as ANTHILL’s Zero Waste Weave. As a Chevening scholar with a master’s degree in Fashion Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the London College of Fashion, Jess has helped businesses build sustainable models, products, and systems, and her research has been published in The Design Journal.

Hannah is a digital professional with nearly a decade of experience working with global and local brands, elevating brand experiences through storytelling, human-centric visual communication, and strategy. She has collaborated with diverse teams across cultures, creating truthful identities and intentional designs that bring clarity to digital platforms. Her work spans website redesigns, content strategies, and creative direction, strengthening how fashion and lifestyle brands connect with audiences. With a background in advertising, she bridges creativity and strategy, believing in design and strategies rooted in data and insights. An advocate of social enterprises, she supports businesses that positively impact livelihood and culture, using digital storytelling to celebrate heritage and foster more sustainable futures.