24 INTERNATIONAL
Alumni stories
from around
the globe
With campuses in London and New York, and
collaborations around the world such as our
partnership with the African Leadership College
in Mauritius, our students can enrich their study
experience through our global network.
Glasgow Caledonian New York College
Glasgow Caledonian New York College (GCNYC) is New
York City’s College for the Common Good. Our Master of
Science degrees examine business, fashion, and risk
management through the lenses of sustainability and social
impact. Let’s meet one of our GCNYC graduates:
Elizabeth (Liz) Pulos is Director of Global Sustainability at
Converse, responsible for shaping and leading the enterprise
sustainability strategy as part of Nike’s Move to Zero
initiative. In this role, Liz tracks progress against social and
environmental targets, oversees sustainability governance
and initiatives across the business, and collaborates crossfunctionally
to develop systems that drive impact.
Why this career path?
“After receiving my bachelor’s in International Trade &
Marketing from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), I
worked at an NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation)
focused on labor standards in factories, which led to a role at
Macy’s in Sustainability and Social Impact. GCNYC came
onto my radar because Macy’s was a member of their Fair
Fashion Center and they were offering scholarships and
fast-tracked applications for the first cohort.”
How did GCNYC shape your journey?
“Most formal education doesn’t teach you how to think.
Anyone can read a book and learn content, but solving
problems is hard. GCNYC is a place where fashion
professionals interested in ethical production and
consumption can meet and share ideas.”
Any advice?
“COVID-19 has accelerated the need for companies to focus
on environmental and social impact, and the financial risks
and opportunities associated with environmental, social, and
governance issues. This means we need to look beyond the
traditional corporate social responsibility and sustainability
teams to incubate these ideals at every level of the
organisation. GCNYC can act as a connector of creative
professionals who seed smart solutions throughout the
industry.”
Find more about GCNYC here: www.gcnyc.com