Joleen Ong

Board Member

Joleen Ong is a human rights and sustainability professional working to drive change throughout the supply chain. As the Senior Director of Brand and Retailer Membership at Cascale, she leads all aspects of member engagement to drive sustainability impact through collective action on climate change and decent work.

With over 15 years of experience in sustainability and human rights within the apparel and footwear industries, Joleen has deep expertise in operationalizing sustainability programming within enterprises. Before joining Cascale, she served as the Sustainability Director at Fanatics, where she led the integration of sustainability practices and responsible purchasing initiatives across the enterprise. Prior to Fanatics, she led the Sustainable Manufacturing program at Columbia Sportswear, where she developed supply chain sustainability and climate programs, and oversaw social responsibility efforts for global licensees. Joleen began her career in the nonprofit sector at Social Accountability International, where she built its communications program and co-founded the Global Living Wage Coalition.

Joleen holds a Master’s in Nonprofit and Sustainability Management from The New School and a Bachelor’s in International Studies, Spanish, and Anthropology from the College of New Jersey. A published writer and editor of two award-winning short documentaries, she is proud to serve on the Board of Days for Girls International since 2021 and the Advisory Board of the University of Oregon’s Sports Product Management program, where she frequently lectures.