As a journalist, photographer, and public speaker working at the intersection of social and environmental justice. Her work investigates inequities within global supply chains—particularly in the fashion industry—while amplifying stories of resilience, heritage, and cultural preservation.

She is the founder of The Artisan Archive, a storytelling platform, brand, and impact lab exploring the connections between craft, climate, and culture.

Her advocacy began in 2014 through organizing efforts in Los Angeles’ garment industry, motivated by the devastating 2013 Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh. In 2020, she was named a National Geographic Fulbright Digital Storytelling Fellow, documenting India’s farming and artisan textile traditions.

Mayer has collaborated with institutions such as the United Nations, Global Fashion Agenda, Centre for Sustainable Fashion, and State of Fashion to advance critical conversations around equitable sustainability. As a journalist, her writing has appeared in Vogue Business, British Vogue, Atmos, PBS, and other leading publications.

Beyond her creative work, she serves on the boards of the Garment Worker Center, Fashion Revolution India, and Governance for Tomorrow, underscoring her commitment to systemic change. Across her work, Mayer bridges art, industry, and education to advance a more equitable and culturally grounded vision of sustainability.