Alise Trautmane Uzuner

Alise is a seasoned professional renowned for guiding independent fashion and accessories brands to success in the competitive U.S. market. With over 15 years of fashion industry expertise, she has consulted with more than 2,000 brands in New York, offering tailored advice on their U.S. growth strategies. Her extensive experience in marketing, sales, and retail management across global fashion hubs like New York, Paris, and London affords Alise a uniquely comprehensive perspective on the industry.

In addition to her pivotal role at DOORS NYC, Alise imparts knowledge as an instructor of Fashion Public Relations at Parsons New School, teaching in both asynchronous and synchronous formats and shaping the future leaders of the fashion world.

Before her impactful journey in NYC, Alise distinguished herself as the Creative Director at the womenswear label NARCISS Fashion, where she was honored with the "Designer of the Year" accolade by the Baltic Fashion Federation on three distinct occasions.

Her influential work has graced the pages of over 300 premier fashion publications worldwide, with notable features in esteemed outlets like WWD, Drapers, Vogue, and Elle. Beyond her fashion accolades, Alise has been spotlighted in Forbes' 'Top 25 Most Successful Female Entrepreneurs in
Latvia' and was nominated as a finalist for the Innovation and Export Award by the Ministry of Economics of Latvia.