REAL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Editor for Metro
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Visiting Professor of Diverse Selfhood at Kingston School of Art
Caryn Franklin M.B.E. is a former fashion editor and co-editor of i-D magazine; a BBC prime-time TV fashion presenter and broadcaster, now commentator and activist. Projects have involved international design names and everyday users of fashion as well as refugees in battle zones, garment workers in free-trade-zone slums, mental health and body image experts, MP's and Government. She has written for numerous magazines, newspapers and websites, produced 4 books, authored many TV shows and documentaries on fashion as well as co-created groundbreaking campaigns such Fashion Targets Breast Cancer and multi-award winning All Walks Beyond the Catwalk. In recent years, and with an MSc in applied psychology investigating selfhood, objectification, inclusivity and bias, Caryn has consulted with corporate leadership initiatives and progressive educational institutions and blogs about four decades in fashion on www.franklinonfashion.com. She is a visiting professor of diverse selfhood at Kingston School of Art.
Judy Cooper is an award-winning editor who has worked for daily newspapers and sector magazines in health and social care. More recently she has moved into content marketing and exploring the synergies between journalism and ethical digital marketing - creating communities around sustainable and ethical brands. Having grown up on a farm in Australia she is passionate about finding better ways to reduce our impact on the planet.
Kevin Boon is an environmental activist and campaigner. After graduating, he worked as an environmental consultant. He has 20 years experience working in the water industry as a design engineer and project manager. He has authored a number of technical papers. More recently Kevin moved to the charity sector where he's been employed as a fundraiser in the areas of homelessness and family support. He was involved with Extinction Rebellion in both fundraising and international outreach.
Safia Minney, MBE, is an award-winning social entrepreneur and internationally recognised for the company she founded, People Tree, the pioneer of sustainable fashion. She led the business as Global CEO for 20+ years in Japan & UK. Safia is recognised by the World Economic Forum as an Outstanding Social Entrepreneur and is a leading influencer in Sustainability, Anti-Modern Slavery and Fair Trade.
Millie works alongside Safia Minney in the development and production of projects at REAL Sustainability, her role including design, website administration and content creation. Millie has experience in digital media and design, with an appreciation for the importance of visual and verbal storytelling, and promoting environmental and social action vital in her work.