Clinton School grad Julie West (’09) will be the keynote speaker at the Rotary Club of Little Rock next Tuesday, January 18. West will discuss her business, The Red Sari, a socially responsible fashion design company that promotes the work of women in Nepal.
The Red Sari is an Arkansas-based company; however, West spends several months a year in Nepal gathering contacts and products to sell in the global marketplace.
The goal is promote the culture and work of the country and empower Nepalese artisans through selling their work. West credits her Clinton School experience with helping her realize her dream of starting the business.
West has also launched The Red Sari Alliance, a nonprofit foundation to support the education of young women in Nepal,