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Tsui Yuen-Pappas

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President at Pappas Creative LLC
📍 Croton-On-Hudson, New York, United States

Tsui Yuen-Pappas is a creative executive and artist with over 25 years of experience pioneering sustainable practices in the fashion industry. A graduate of Parsons School of Design, people describe her as extremely knowledgeable and well-organized. She has held leadership roles at alice + olivia, 3. 1 Phillip Lim, and Theory.

Outside of work, she is a passionate advocate for community and diversity, serving on the board of the non-profit Fashion Arts Xchange and volunteering at a local food pantry. An avid gardener, Tsui is also a guest lecturer at Parsons, FIT, and Columbia University, and mentors artisans worldwide.

Unique fact: Tsui is a certified Climate Reality Leader with The Climate Reality Project, founded by Al Gore.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Croton-On-Hudson, New York, United States
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Priorities

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Sustainable Sourcing
Her career is centered on implementing sustainable and ethical sourcing, developing vendor codes of conduct, and increasing the use of recycled materials for major brands.
Supporting Artisans
She serves as a Fellow with Build a Nest, a non-profit supporting artisan businesses globally, and enjoys highlighting the work of indigenous and emerging designers.
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Career

Work history

3-2020
President
Pappas Creative LLC
3-2023 - 3-2024
Director of Sustainability
alice + olivia
6-2020 - 3-2023
Director of Sustainability and Product Development Sourcing for Group JS International
GROUP JS INTERNATIONAL, LTD
11-2016 - 3-2020
Vice President of Production Womens & Mens RTW Accessories & Footwear
3.1 Phillip Lim
1-2007 - 3-2020
Co-Founder
Luce
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Education
1985 - 1989
BA
Parsons School of Design - The New School
1981 - 1985
Fashion/Apparel Design
High School of Art and Design
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