Kristen Kern is a Government Relations Representative for the American Apparel & Footwear Association. She leads AAFA’s Sustainability portfolio, working with government and industry professionals to further environmental sustainability in the apparel and footwear industry. She also leads AAFA’s Product Safety portfolio, collaborating with stakeholders to create best practices and regulation for safe, quality products for consumers. Kristen holds Bachelor’s Degrees in Fashion Merchandising and Design, and French, with a minor in Chemistry from Virginia Tech.