Emily Vedaa is a global trade and supply chain leader with over 18 years of experience in the apparel and footwear industry. At Columbia Sportswear Company, she leads customs operations, duty optimization, and global trade strategy across the company’s portfolio of brands. Emily is a licensed U.S. Customs Broker with an International MBA in supply chain management and a former adjunct instructor at Portland State University. Her global perspective is shaped by professional and teaching experiences in India and Taiwan.