Academic Woman Amplified

Cindy Cordoba Arroyo is an alumna of our Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® 12-week program. On today's episode, Cindy shares her experience in the Navigate August 2023 Cohort.    More about Cindy: Cindy Cordoba Arroyo, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Apparel Merchandising and Management (AMM) Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Holding a Ph.D. in Fiber Science and Apparel Design from Cornell University, her expertise bridges the fields of material science and fashion design. In her teaching, Cordoba integrates virtual reality technology to implement diversity and equity pedagogies within fashion education, aiming for inclusivity in her classroom. Her research focuses on sustainable fashion, particularly in circular design, entrepreneurship, and the recycling and upcycling of textile waste. Cordoba emphasizes the role of historically marginalized communities in these processes, aiming to highlight and support their contributions to sustainable practices in the fashion industry.