Founder and Thread Up Oxford Director Shana Rosenberg is an active member in the Oxford community, serving as Vice-Chair of Oxford’s Planning Commission and as a member of Oxford’s Housing Advisory Commission and Strategic Planning Committee. Shana started Thread Up Oxford in early 2021 to address the environmental issue of textile waste from a local perspective.

MY WHY: “I started Thread Up Oxford because I believe that reducing textile waste can be addressed successfully on a local community scale. Through outreach, education, and programming, we can teach the community how to consume fewer new textiles and (instead) increase reuse and recycling of secondhand ones. We can all take small steps and have a giant impact!”

Chair Feier Cheng is an AI Integrator in the healthcare data science field as well as an avid sewer/crafter outside of work. Having managed many data science projects enables Feier to bring great attention to detail to streamlining processes and organization for Thread Up Oxford’s development and growth.

MY WHY: “I joined the board because I am passionate about sustainability, supporting our community, and want to continue developing my own knowledge and ability to make an impact in this space.”

Board Secretary & Treasurer Marion Schloemer is a Senior Move Manager® and founder of the move management company, Lyn's Daughter, LLC. Having worked in the corporate sector for 30 years, Marion brings expertise in marketing communications and organization development, contributing to Thread Up Oxford's communications strategy, and Board development.

MY WHY: "I joined the board because my own core values align well with the Thread Up Oxford vision for textile reduction and I’m a fierce proponent for culture change."

The board is fortunate to have Emilie Davis serving as its Impact Officer. Emilie is a donor relations officer at Miami University, and has more than 25 years’ experience in the advancement field. She is excited about leveraging this expertise to help support and promote the Thread Up mission.

MY WHY: “I believe in the importance of reuse and recycling if we intend to manage the climate crisis facing us now and in future generations. I got involved with Thread Up Oxford to learn more about how we can keep textiles out of landfills. The more I learn, the more I see that each of us can make a meaningful difference by coordinating our efforts. I’m excited to help with that in some small way.”