Nancy Rhodes

Nancy Rhodes is a Co-Founder of Alternew, a tech platform launched in April 2023 that enhances fashion brands' alteration and repair services by providing a comprehensive view of the post-purchase journey. Nancy is also part of the Winter 2024 Cohort at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator and a Fellow with SVB X Luminary at Silicon Valley Bank, enrolled in a Global Professional Fellowship program. Previously, Nancy founded a mobile tailoring startup aimed at making clothing alterations a thriving service, served as a Brand Ambassador for Luminary, and worked as a Guest Presenter at QVC. Extensive experience includes roles as Design Director at Eastman Footwear Group, Inc. and ES Originals, where Nancy led teams to significant business growth, and Footwear Designer at Kenneth Cole Productions, contributing to 40% of the women's footwear business. Nancy's educational background includes a Master's candidacy in Impact Focused Business and Investing from IE New York College, a BA in Art and Business from the University of Oregon, and studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology and FIDM.