Cindy Cordoba Arroyo

Cindy Cordoba is an Assistant Professor at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and a circular economy consultant specializing in fashion and textiles. Her background combines environmental engineering with over seven years of nonprofit sector experience in Colombia, where she developed community-based programs ranging from sewing skills training to 3D design and prototyping for upcycling corporate uniforms and second-hand clothing. Her research employs life cycle assessment and material flow analysis to evaluate circular practices. Previously, as a sustainability analyst at Cornell University, she evaluated Scope 3 emissions across institutional procurement using US-EEIO methodology. She holds a Ph.D. in Fiber Science and Apparel Design from Cornell University, an M.Sc. in Textile Science from Louisiana State University, and a B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering from the National University of Colombia.