Nest
Fernanda Daudt is a seasoned professional in sustainable design and fashion, currently serving as a Nest Fellow at Nest since April 2020. As the founder of Volta Atelier, established in October 2017, Fernanda leads the production of upcycled hand-stitched leather bags crafted by talented artisans. Concurrently, Fernanda serves as a Sustainable Design Consultant at Radar Consultoria Ltda. and provides consultancy services for sourcing components for footwear and accessories across multiple countries since 2011. Previous experience includes board membership at NYC Fair Trade Coalition and trend forecasting for Luz da Lua. A background in design consultancy for ASSINTECAL highlights expertise in creating components for fashion accessories. Fernanda's academic achievements in sustainability studies and collaborative design with artisans from the Fashion Institute of Technology, along with various degrees in fashion and design, further reinforce a deep commitment to the intersection of sustainability and fashion.
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Nest
Founded in 2006, Nest has been a leading advocate for the handcraft sector for more than 15 years. We believe in the power of craft to advance gender equity and economic equality through handcraft. Craft—the second largest employer of women around the world—holds the power to educate children, feed families, build communities, and unite cultures. This is why we are committed to supporting artisans, makers, and creative entrepreneurs by bringing radical transparency and economic opportunity to the global handcraft sector.