As a scientist with a passion for art, Nidia specializes in textiles, fibers, and colors. Her journey is shaped by her family's history of artisans, with her grandmother as a key inspiration. She received undergraduate degrees in Design and Textile Science from UC Davis and a graduate degree in Fiber Science from Cornell University. Nidia's early career in the fashion industry, alongside her time at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, informs her commitment to sustainability.