Anna Kallett
About Anna Kallett
Anna Kallett serves as the Manager of Social and Environmental Responsibility at Allbirds, where she oversees key sustainability initiatives. With a background in responsible sourcing and sustainability, she has held various roles in the industry, including positions at Stitch Fix and Mata Traders.
Work at Allbirds
Anna Kallett has been serving as the Manager of Social and Environmental Responsibility at Allbirds since 2021. In this role, she manages five foundational sustainability topics, which include Fair Labor, Water, Chemistry, Animal Welfare, and Traceability & Transparency. She has developed and launched the Responsible Sourcing Audit Program and created the Environmental Program utilizing the Higg FEM. Additionally, Kallett contributes to Allbirds' public ESG reporting, which encompasses B Corp, 10-K ESG section, SASB disclosures, TCFD, and the annual Sustainability Report.
Previous Experience at Stitch Fix
Before joining Allbirds, Anna Kallett worked at Stitch Fix for a total of three years in various roles. She started as an Exclusive Brands Production Assistant from 2016 to 2018, then transitioned to the position of Responsible Sourcing Specialist for ten months in 2018. Finally, she served as the Responsible Sourcing Program Manager from 2019 to 2021. Her work at Stitch Fix focused on responsible sourcing practices within the fashion industry.
Education and Expertise
Anna Kallett holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she studied French Language at L’Université de Lyon for 11 months in 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in social and environmental responsibility, particularly in the context of sustainability in the fashion industry.
Background in Sustainability and Fair Trade
Anna Kallett has a diverse background in sustainability and fair trade. She worked at Global Exchange as an Assistant Store Manager and Lead Merchandiser for a Fair Trade Store from 2010 to 2012. Her experience also includes roles at Global Goods Partners as a Production Coordinator and Design Assistant from 2015 to 2016, and at Faire Collection as a Wholesale Accounts Manager and Production Coordinator from 2012 to 2015. These positions have contributed to her understanding of ethical sourcing and production practices.
Internships and Early Career
Kallett began her career with internships that laid the foundation for her future roles. She worked as a Marketing and Design Intern at Mata Traders in 2012 for three months and as a Retail Merchandiser at Greenheart International for three months in the same year. Additionally, she served as an Environmental Awareness Coordinator at Prime Trust in 2010 for two months in India, and as a Group Leader for the Experiment in International Living program in 2009 in France.