AMDT Advisory Board

Dane Harlan is a 13-year retail veteran of both Macy’s & Nordstrom turned wholesale account executive.  In his current role, he draws on his retail career experiences to help drive profitability and growth of the UGG brand at Nordstrom.  Dane has experience across both buying and planning roles in Footwear, Jewelry & Watches in both full-price & off-price channels.  

Dane holds a BA in both Sociology & History from Wake Forest University, and is a graduate of the Macy’s Merchant Executive Training Program.

Dianne is a seasoned, innovative global business leader, with extensive and diverse executive-level experience at leading companies such as Eddie Bauer, Levi Strauss, Ann Taylor and Speedo. She has successfully expanded the profile of well-known international brands and has taken that expertise into building her own company with a co-founder.

Recognized for her diplomatic and inclusive management style, Dianne has effectively bridged cultures and cross-functional divides, finding solutions to complex business problems as a thought leader always driven by the need for results. In a previous role, Dianne led an entrepreneurial initiative within the $2 billion Ann Inc. in New York as the Senior Vice President of Product Development and Sourcing, with a critical role in launching both Ann Taylor Factory Stores and Loft Factory. She shepherded each from concept to reality, and the two quickly became the most profitable divisions in the corporation.

Following her successful six years at Ann Taylor, Dianne moved back to the west coast, joining Juicy Couture as Senior Vice President of Sourcing and Production. The experience allowed her to continue to expand her expertise in the global arena by managing retail and wholesale customers in 80 countries.

Dianne regularly shares her expertise by advising various non-profit educational and charitable organizations, as well as by mentoring up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

As Chair of the Advisory Board for Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles at Washington State University, her alma mater, she has transformed the college’s direction and structure to become a leading example of industry-relevant interaction for the school, its students and the broader community. The Board now boasts membership that includes such industry leaders as Nordstrom, Nike, R.E.I, Cotton Inc. and more.
Dianne holds a degree in Clothing and Textiles from Washington State University.

Milena is an Apparel Developer who works on product creation and development in Global Football Apparel (soccer) for Nike. Milena has helped drive all sides of the soccer apparel business through retail style development, curated athlete collections from the names of Christiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr, Team sports development of semi-professional collegiate athletes and soccer kit developments for professional federation and club Nike sponsored organizations. She has worked on many aspects of apparel development through fit, graphic development, 3D proto-typing across many silhouettes, such as men’s, women’s, youth, little kids and infants while at Nike. Milena is excited to bring her expertise from the industry and help bring her perspective to the students by serving on the Advisory Board.

Milena has lived in Portland since graduating from WSU’s AMDT program 3 years ago. She has learned to value many key components since working at Nike, all of which have played a key role in her success. These values being the importance of building relationships with over sea partners and suppliers, ability to adapting to change, and the important role that technology has and will continue to drive the future of apparel development.

Milena holds an Apparel Merchandising Design in Textiles Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Apparel Design and minor in Merchandising from Washington State University.

Peter Haney is the Directory of Social Responsibility for Columbia Sportswear Company. In this role he drives strategic direction, program improvement and stakeholder engagement for Columbia’s Social Responsibility program. In his twenty years in the apparel industry, Peter’s passion has been improving how products are brought to market, while at the same time focusing on the use of sustainable materials and implementing responsible sourcing practices. This passion is the common thread throughout the many roles he has held in the apparel supply chain including those in planning, supplier management, product development, sourcing/costing, and corporate responsibility. Peter has experience in both small and large companies including Pendleton Woolen Mills, Nike Inc, and Columbia Sportswear Company.

Peter most recently served as a member of the Advisory Board of the Sustainability Working Group of the Outdoor Industry Association. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of San Francisco and a Master’s Degree in International Economic Policy from American University.

Dana is a Supply Chain professional who has worked at Nike for 14 years, she leverages her broad supply chain expertise to drive the supply chain strategy for North America. She is passionate about understanding the root
cause of issues and driving action-oriented solutions to improve operations today and tomorrow. Dana believes it is crucial to keep the broader picture in mind and think end to end. She has held roles across Nike’s supply chain
supporting Global, European and North American Operations, including Technology, Fulfillment, Marketplace Operations, Replenishment & Supply Chain Innovation. She leverages her experience with Customers, Factories,
Partners and internal experts to drive positive change across the supply chain.

Dana Honn holds a BA in Management, MIS & Decision Science from Washington State University and a Masters in International Management from Portland State University.

Brett Fialkoff is now the Managing Director at Warren Lane Holdings, LLC. Before that Brett was an EVP at Centric Brands running the jewelry business. Brett has overseen the division since Centric acquired Haskell Jewels in 2017. Joining the family-owned Miriam Haskell in 2009, he oversaw all finance, distribution and international areas. In 2013 Brett became the COO and 2015 CEO.

Prior to joining Haskell, Brett was a partner at Performance Capital, LP and P2 Partners, a New York based money manager founded in 1992. He oversaw all operations as well as managing equity portfolios.  

Brett has served on numerous Boards, both public and private. His family has been intimately involved with Adaptive Sports in Crested Butte CO, advising the Chairperson for many years.

Molly Kuffner is a seasoned executive and operator with over 20 years of leadership experience across retail, DTC, wholesale, and consumer brands. A Washington State University graduate in Fashion Merchandising, Molly spent more than two decades at Nordstrom in senior leadership roles spanning merchandising, product development, supply chain, store operations, and national talent leadership. Since 2010, she has served as President, COO, and advisor to multiple entrepreneurial and growth-stage companies, helping founders build scalable operations, strong teams, and customer-centered strategies. Known for her strategic insight, cross-functional expertise, and ability to bring clarity to complexity, Molly is passionate about giving back to WSU and supporting the next generation of leaders through her advisory work.

Scott Meden is a retail executive with 37 years of experience across merchandising, business unit leadership and marketing. He was named to his Chief Marketing Officer role in July 2016 and retired in February of 2023. In his CMO role, Scott supported all marketing functions for the company including strategy, branding, advertising, creative, communications and events.
Prior to his role as CMO, Scott had served as executive vice president and general merchandise manager of the shoe division from 2010 to 2016.

Scott joined the company in 1985. He began his career in the shoe department at the Nordstrom Rack. He went on to hold various management and buying positions with the company. In 1999, Scott was the Northwest divisional merchandise manager before being named financial manager for women’s shoes from 2001 to 2002. From 2002 to 2006 Scott served as the west coast divisional merchandise manager for women’s shoes and was then promoted to president of Nordstrom Rack from 2006 to 2010 before leading the shoe division.

Thomas Meister is a CEO who specializes in capacity building in the sustainable fashion sector. With 18 years at Konjo Fashion Brands, designing, producing, and marketing fashion accessories that are Made in Africa, Thomas has seen the transformation of LDC’S into thriving economies. Thomas focuses on social and cultural issues in global sourcing, the diversity of the global environment, and negotiating in cross cultural situations. He believes in healthy and safe workplaces, fair wages for employees, and extreme-poverty reduction through gender equality and inclusivity. 

Thomas knows firsthand the positive differences gender equality in the fashion space makes. He has worked in East Africa for 18 years and has seen life expectancy increase by more than 20%. Formally marginalized groups are now realizing their entrepreneurial dreams. Thomas has seen the daughter of an employee go to primary school, graduate high school, and begin her own fashion production company, becoming one of the first female fashion entrepreneurs in East Africa! 

Thomas is honored and privileged to serve on the WSU AMDT Industry Advisory Board. 

Thomas holds an Anthropology degree from Washington State University.

Theresa has worked in apparel and supply chain for over 25 years and has traveled the world many times over finding the right partners to produce amazing items. In her current role, Theresa has been able to merge her experience in fashion with her love of all things pop culture and is a true geek at heart!

Over the course of her career, Theresa has been in leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies like WalMart and Gap Inc. She has helped start-up companies like Old Navy (launching the adults/baby and dog lines!) and worked at millennial-led ecommerce / disruptor businesses like Nasty Gal and Loot Crate and has consulted for emerging businesses like theblacktux.com and crypttv.com.

Theresa appreciates the fact that this industry is one of the few that continually supports diversity in the workplace and in particular, women in key leadership roles.

Megan Peterson is the Director of Marketing Industry Programs in the Global Supply Chain Marketing division of Cotton Incorporated, a not-for-profit company responsible for increasing the demand and profitability of cotton. Megan is responsible for developing innovative marketing strategies to disseminate cotton technologies and information throughout the supply chain, keeping cotton competitive in the world market.

She works closely with supply chain decision makers and emerging professionals who shape fiber selection, guiding them to make informed choices between cotton and competitive fibers. Through the CottonWorks™ program, she influences students, professors, and industry professionals to expand their knowledge and business around cotton, building the next generation of leaders in the textile industry. Megan is especially excited to work with Washington State University students, supporting them through their education and into their careers. Most recently, her work has included the marketing of digital cotton fabrics and sustainably produced cotton around the world.

Since joining Cotton Incorporated in 2006, Megan has focused on cotton market strategy and insights, including product innovation, consumer research, and corporate metrics. She holds a B.S. in Textile Apparel Technology and Management and an M.S. in Textile Management and Technology from North Carolina State University.

Stephanie Martin-Midha has executive and global managerial experience during a career of 20+ years in the fashion industry and has notably built and driven compounded sales growth and omni-channel teams, whilst maintaining her employer’s firm values of culture and innovation.  She currently resides in Manhattan, New York.  

She is the Senior Vice President for Kurt Geiger, a contemporary British brand, and is helping to steer the brand’s sales growth and strategic development across Americas & APAC. 

Stephanie previously held managerial and sales roles at Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors and Nicole Miller, working both in New York and in Hong Kong, sitting in the middle of cutting-edge multidisciplinary business teams.   

With a board role at WSU, she is passionate and keen to mentor and promote individual and organizational learnings to those looking to create a career path beyond the West Coast.

Stephanie graduated from Washington State University with a BA in Apparel, Merchandising & Textiles in 2004.

Krissy Ozaki is a Senior Product Marketing Manager who specializes in harmonizing creativity and analytics to create compelling product narratives. This unique blend of skills allows her to captivate audiences and drive success in a data-driven world. In her current role at Amazon, Krissy works with a team of data scientists and engineers to create automated collections of cross-category products and effectively market them to customers.

In 2020, Krissy founded the Young Professionals of the American Cancer Society Board in Seattle. Today, the board boasts a dedicated membership of over 30 individuals. Together, they’ve orchestrated the launch of a signature event, Brave Benefit, and set an ambitious goal of raising $100,000 to support a cause they hold close to their hearts. Beyond professional pursuits, Krissy derives great satisfaction from mentoring students and recent graduates, guiding them through the post-graduation maze and illuminating the diverse career avenues that await.

Krissy graduated from WSU’s Honors College with dual degrees in AMDT and Business Management and Operations.

Knowing that design was her career goal, Jill started as the first intern at Breezin’ Skiwear, which lead to positions at Roffe, Pacific Trail, K2 and JD Sun Valley designing Ski and Snowboard apparel, luggage and accessories.  Later at UnionBay, Jill designed Young Men’s sportswear, outerwear, making incredible connections for a lifetime.  Traveling to Asia, Europe and Canada coordinating manufacturing, collecting sourcing ideas, trends and inspirations for future lines gave her the full scope to pull aspects of the industry together.  The past four years, and since retiring from a few years of teaching, Jill has started SWIRL VINTAGE, a line of clothing for women utilizing vintage quilts and repurposing them into coats, totes, pillow covers, headbands, clutches and wine bags.  She is able to bundle her years of experience, networking and tricks of the trade to successfully own, operate and manage her own company.

Jill holds a BA in Apparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles from Washington State University.