Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board brings together experts from fashion, sustainability, education, culture, and business to support the strategic development of Circular Fashion Incubator CIC and its programmes, including the International Circular Fashion Week.

Sustainability, Circular Economy & Education

Francesca Favia

Francesca Favia is a sustainability and environmental strategist with over 15 years of experience driving innovation across sectors, including renewable energy, fashion, food systems, and urban development.
She specialises in climate policy, circular economy,bio-economy and EU-funded research, working at the intersection of environmental justice, systemic change, and measurable impact. Her work bridges high-level strategy and on-the-ground implementation, helping organisations align with climate goals, ESG priorities, and long-term resilience. She works closely with sustainable fashion startups across Europe and the UK to enhance their operations and business strategies.

Youth & Climate Policy

Aiyesha Swarnn

 Aiyesha Swarnn is a model, climate advocate, and policy professional based in the West Midlands. She graduated with Masters in Global Public Policy from the University of Birmingham, after completing a First Class bachelor’s degree in History and International Relations. Aiyesha is passionate about ensuring young people have a voice in decision-making processes, particularly around issues that shape social and environmental futures. Alongside this, she has been a freelance writer for over two years, focusing on climate restoration and youth advocacy, with work published in Uprising, SAARI Collective, Studenteer, Lead the Change, and the Alpha Times newsletter in Brussels. Moreover, Aiyesha is a model, and since starting in September 2024, she has walked at Leicester Fashion Week, York Fashion Week, and The Good Clothes Show, including for sustainable and ethically focused brands, as well as appearing in editorial work.

Student Outreach and Corporate Relations

Shannon Chisholm-Harris

With a background in Politics and International Relations, I bring strategic insight and strong communication skills to building partnerships and engaging diverse communities. Having developed connections with leading firms, I have extensive experience in corporate outreach and use this network to create meaningful collaborations. I focus on enhancing student engagement and generating content to build excitement and visibility for events by combining creativity with a results-driven approach.