Get to Know FFC

Behind every brand is a diverse team of people working together to curate it. We at Fashion for Conservation range from Peruvian locals to city dwellers, from experienced High-Fashion entrepreneurs to college undergrads, from reality show stars to TEDxTalk speakers (FYI, that last one is one person).

That’s who we are from a first glance. But when you go deeper, we have different goals, experiences, and manage to wrangle all this diversity into a spirited, goal-driven team. We had a Q&A with three members of our team to showcase the voices behind the FFC brand.

Denise Devlyn, Social Media & Blogs

What are 3 things we’d find in your fridge right now?

Sparkling water (always), papaya, and vegan cupcakes!

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

The accomplishment I’m most proud of was winning the Pac-12 championships and then having our team move on to win the NCAA championships. I am part of the woman’s rowing team at the University of Washington, so seeing all the hard work my teammates and I put into the year pay off in two really big wins was something I was proud of. 

If we wrote a biography about you, what would the title be?

I could see the title of my biography being “One with Water.” I study Oceanography, am always near the water because of rowing, and am passionate about the environmental protection of our planet’s water systems. I also think there is something magical about the essence of water too! 

What is the most courageous thing you have done? 

The most courageous thing I’ve done was hiking the Tour de Mont Blanc. It’s a 108-mile trail that goes through Italy, France, and Switzerland. I did it with my of my friends in 8 days and in order to finish we had to hike around 13-14 miles a day. It was very challenging at times and was nerve-wracking to commit too, but was an absolutely amazing experience!

Suzi Kang, Content & Media Manager

What are 3 things we’d find in your fridge right now?

It’s tough to look into my fridge and NOT see thai leftovers from random Thai places all around Fremont. That being said, it’s also always stocked with the season’s fruit (right now it’s blueberries) and dairy-free butter.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

Rather than something concrete, my greatest accomplishment is my change in mindset. I went from thinking in terms of things I couldn’t do, wasn’t capable of doing, or not being good enough for things, to realizing I have a lot of strengths to actually put to use. It was liberating to know that I was the only one holding myself back, and the trick is finding the balance between being proactive and reactive, but tipping the scale more in favor of the former.

If we wrote a biography about you, what would the title be?

“Your Best Isn’t Good Enough”. I use it inspiringly, though, not as a way to be pessimistic!

What is the most courageous thing you have done? 

Honestly, it’s nothing crazy, but it was the time I got my scuba license. It was the scariest thing, my first open ocean dive in the Puget Sound, slowly succumbing to the cold water where it was so murky you couldn’t see your own hand if you waved it in front of your face. It took 3 tries for me to finally not freak out and stay underwater, but you’re looking at a Certified Scuba Diver. Not that I’m planning on going any time soon.

Sandhya Shahdeo, Corporate Partnerships & Events

You would always find the following in my fridge 

Milk – for breakfast everyday. Eggs – Life is so much easier with them – 2 minute scramble , 10 minute omelette , 30 minutes delicious egg curryExpired products – I’m a little lazy with cheese, sour cream and beer people leave behind when they visit.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

13 years back I moved across continents in hope for a life which I envisioned for myself. As the first person in my family to migrate outside the country, THAT move was what opened up opportunities for me and other achievements like my MS degree, career promotions, successful event planning followed.

If we wrote a biography about you, what would the title be?

The title of my biography would either be “Breaking my mould” OR a more humorous title would be “Living life backwards” Most people live the crazy life when they are young and move on a more secure lives. I did it all backwards. But on this journey which is scary at times, I am having fun and finding myself.

What is the most courageous thing you have done? 

Skydiving in the Bay of Islands New Zealand. The vertigo was very unnerving. Calm followed. I did it just to prove to myself that I could.

This is just a couple of members of our FFC family and we are all proud to be working with one another. Our different backgrounds, experiences, and personalities make our content more interesting (we hope!).

A huge thank you to everyone on the team for keeping FFC going!