The Network
Meet the people and organizations that make-up RENEW
Trainees
Meet our latest cohort of change-makers participating in RENEW
Bella is a senior at Baruch College. As our Executive Managerial Assistant she works in many different departments at Shop Repurpose.
"I joined the team at Shop Repurpose because I admire the cause and value new experiences that align with my marketing and management studies! I am very inspired by their workforce development and sustainable fashion mission and am so excited to learn from and network with many new people!"
Daisy is a junior at Baruch College majoring in Digital Communications. As a marketing intern at Shop Repurpose, she helps plan and create content on our social media platforms.
“I wanted to learn and develop my skills in the marketing field, and it makes me happy that I can support a good cause while doing so.”
Destinee is a Senior at LIM College, where she studies Merchandising and Marketing. She is an Operations Intern at Shop Repurpose, where she researches and inventories clothing donations.
"I love this internship because, by including me in many different projects, they are helping me to gain knowledge, experience, and develop my skills within the fashion industry."
Ekaterini is a Junior at the City College of New York majoring in Philosophy and Engineering. As a photography intern at Repurpose, they help take e-commerce photos of our website.
"I wanted the opportunity to learn more about repurposed clothing and marketing."
Brianna is a sophomore at John Jay College of Criminal Justice majoring in Political Science. She is working as an assistant upcycler with Shop Repurpose.
“I wanted to expand my knowledge and skill in the fashion industry through upcycling, to explore my artistic expression. I’m ecstatic that I can do all of this for a great organization and send out clothing that anyone can feel confident in, while helping others explore sustainable options!”
Lissette is a psychology major attending LaGuardia Community College. As an intern, she writes weekly blogs about fashion, clothing tips, and the importance of sustainability.
“With my love for fashion and arts, I wanted to intern at Shop Repurpose to get my foot into the world of fashion and gain experience in blog writing."
Sam graduated from FIT with a degree in Fashion Business Management. As a Sales Ambassador, she loves connecting with members of the Shop Repurpose community and helping them choose pieces that they will feel great in.
She joined Shop Repurpose because she greatly values the mission and loves working with a like minded team that shows support for both each other and the community!
Kayleen is a senior at the High School of Fashion Industries, where she majors in Fashion Management and Marketing.
At Shop Repurpose, she is an Operations Intern. She chose to join our team "to further expand my knowledge and gain experience with both sustainable fashion and management!"
Nicole is a sophomore at the Fashion Institute of Technology studying Fashion Business Management. As a social media marketing intern, she writes the weekly Repurpose blog.
"I joined the Shop Repurpose team to expand my knowledge in the field of social media marketing while also combining my interest in fashion. Shop Repurpose has created a collaborative and supportive environment for me to grow as an individual."
Samantha is a sophomore at LIM College and is majoring in visual studies with a focus in photo styling/set design and event planning. As a marketing intern, she helps create content and manage the social media planner.
She chose to join Repurpose to “learn how to collaborate with a diverse team of individuals with various levels of experience and to achieve a better understanding of the process involved in marketing.”
Simran is a junior at Baruch College majoring in Finance. As an Executive Managerial Assistant, she researches incoming clothing and works in different departments of Shop Repurpose.
Simran joined Shop Repurpose because "I wanted the opportunity to get my foot in the door in the fashion industry and gain experience in different fields since I want to work in the business side of fashion.”
Mya is a junior at Mesa Charter High School. As a Marketing intern, she creates content for all of Shop Repurpose's social media platforms.
Mya joined Shop Repurpose because “I wanted the opportunity to learn and gain new experiences in the fashion industry.”
Melody is a junior studying digital marketing at Baruch College. As a social media and marketing intern, she creates graphics for the weekly blog posts and creates content for Shop Repurpose's social media platforms.
Melody decided to intern with Shop Repurpose because of her "interest in sustainable fashion and eagerness to expand my knowledge in the marketing field. "
Nafisah is a senior at the Fashion Institute of Technology majoring in Photography and Related Media. As a photography intern at Repurpose they take e-commerce photos of our website and helps the social media team with getting images for social posts.
Nafisah chose Repurpose "to develop my skills as a photographer, editor, and content creator."
Mentors
We are proud to work with the following organizations and individuals
Program Leaders
Our team is the backbone of The RENEW Program
Alexi Mortenson, Associate Director & RENEW Program Coordinator
Alexi is a Fashion Institute of Technology alum and former SRW Intern. While studying Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Fashion, Alexi was able to directly apply her education to support Shop Repurpose's growth. She's thrilled to blend her love for fashion with her commitment to a greener world, all while making a positive social impact by leading the next generation through the The RENEW Program. Over the years, she has worn almost every hat at Shop Repurpose. Her passion for community service is a driving force in her career. From being the champion fundraiser at her childhood dance studio by selling plants door-to-door in a little red wagon to now serving as the Volunteer Affiliate Chair for New York City Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Alexi has always been eager to support her community.
Jessie Freschl, Founder & Executive Director
Jessie Freschl has a wealth of experience in the Fashion industry. Having previously founded Freschstyle, a personal styling business, in 2011, Jessie founded Shop Repurpose in 2019, to merge sustainable fashion and workforce development opportunities as a way to promote community and connection. Currently, Jessie is focused on Turnstyle - a community tech platform where fashion meets function. Aside from work, Jessie enjoys being active in her community and balances her schedule with the practice of yoga and mindfulness, and loves spending as much time as she can in nature with her husband, their three teenage girls, and Bernadoodle, Rocky.
Placement Partners
We are thrilled to work with the following programs and institutions to place trainees in RENEW
Testimonials
See what our trainees have accomplished