
Amina Razvi
Non-Executive Director at Apparel Impact Institute
TED Attendee
Oakland, California, United StatesAbout Amina
I am a…
Architect, Brainstormer, Business leader, Change agent, Concerned citizen, Connector, Environmentalist, Idea generator, Parent, World traveler
Bio
For over 20 years, Amina has been a champion for a more sustainable, equitable, and just apparel industry. As the former CEO of Cascale (previously SAC), she led a powerful coalition of brands, retailers, and NGOs, transforming the industry through groundbreaking tools, collaboration, and leadership. Under her vision, Cascale's reach grew to represent nearly half of the sector, driving real-world progress.
Amina's passion for building bridges extends beyond fashion. Her background in architecture, honed at MIT, fuels her collaborative approach. Whether leading sustainability initiatives at Gap or steering Cascale, she fosters powerful partnerships that drive innovation and lasting change. Today, she continues to shape the future of fashion as a Non-Executive Director at the Apparel Impact Institute.
I'm passionate about
I'm a builder at heart. From designing structures as an architect to leading a global non-profit, I've thrived in collaborative environments. That's why I'm passionate about building teams and partnerships that result in coalitions of change. These coalitions are the key to unlocking progress and driving collective action at scale.
An idea worth spreading
Partnership is the new leadership.
Areas of expertise
Collective Action, Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives, Non-profit Management, Strategic Partnerships, Sustainability Strategy, Sustainable Fashion
Things you might not know
Gardening