Heeju is a Research Analyst on the Social Transformation team, dedicated to advancing gender equality and improving working conditions throughout the value chain. 

Before joining WBA, she worked at LRQA and the World Technopolis Association, where she managed ESG initiatives in supply chains and led capacity-building projects for Science & Technology Parks in partnership with UNESCO and KOICA. She brings extensive experience in human rights, corporate accountability, supply chain management, and the SDGs. Her research interests also explore circularity in fashion—specifically the behaviors of users versus nonusers in access-based consumption models. 

She holds an MA in Fashion Industry Studies with a specialization in circular economy from Kent State University, and a BSBA in Marketing from Bowling Green State University. 

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