Britt Howard is a visionary business owner who combines creative inquiry and a sense of humor to make the great work Portland Garment Factory is known for, both locally and internationally. With a background in anthropology, art, creative direction, design, and manufacturing, Howard and her team at PGF have been creating installations, spaces, and garments with impact for 15 years. She believes in running a business with intersectional feminist values and a commitment to environmental sustainability. She has also released a successful fashion line, raised two children, and is now in the process of gaining Certified B Corp status for her factory.Howard is on the Board of Trustees at the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, and serves on the Advisory Committee for the specialized CTE program at Grant High School. She has received awards from Portland Business Journal for both Small Business Innovation and Women of Influence, and she was most recently featured in the New York Times for her thoughts on small business and the political landscape in Oregon. She is a Libra, a Zumba enthusiast, and a Portland native.