Henry Royce Institute
Andrea Izquierdo currently serves as the Technical Skills Training Manager at the Henry Royce Institute since December 2023 and is a Co-Founder and COO at HAI TECH since April 2022. Previous roles include Textile Technician and Teaching Assistant at The University of Manchester, a PhD Researcher at CENTRO diseño | cine | televisión, and a Sustainable Materials Lecturer. Andrea has held management and director positions, including Managing Director and Art Director at Plant and Hope, and has experience as an Assistant Technical Officer at The Manchester Metropolitan University. Additionally, Andrea has guest lectured and has freelanced as a Fashion Designer. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Textile Sciences and Engineering, an MSc in Textile Technology, and a Bachelor's degree in Fashion and Textile Design. Andrea's early career involved roles at Vans, both as a Brand Ambassador and a Merchandising Intern.
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