A Philadelphia-based designer with over 15 years of corporate experience as both a merchant and a designer, Quinn has been teaching sustainable fashion design since 2018 at Drexel University and the University of Delaware. Her knowledge of industry and her understanding of intersectional approaches to design come together in the courses she teaches, including global issues and responsible practice in design, sustainable sportswear, textile science and material innovation in accessories.

In collaboration with a colleague, Quinn co-authored a recent paper entitled “Transforming Fashion Education by the Evolution of Design & Merchandising Education,” which they first presented at the Sustainable Innovation 2021 conference and later published in the Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice. In April 2022, Quinn first presented her research on bio-based and biodegradable materials, entitled “Material Innovation and the Impermanence of Fashion,” at Drexel University’s Climate Year Global Research Symposium. This research has led to features in Maake Magazine and The Ecological Citizen as well as a Beyond Plastic “Most Beautiful Design” nomination. Quinn also holds the position of Director of Impact at Grant Blvd, a sustainable apparel brand focused on training women in underserved communities for jobs in the fashion industry.