Mary Patterson

About Mary Patterson

I work for a company that helps global cotton brands meet new compliance mandates by…

Experience

1. Vice President

   Silverleafe Cotton Tracing

   Jan 2023 — Present · US

   Most traceability efforts in the cotton industry begin only at the ginning factory, but significant human rights issues often arise in the field, well before the cotton reaches the gin. The lack of integrity in global cotton certification programs is largely due to the absence of digital data sourcing from these early stages of production.Recognizing these gaps, Dan Patterson leveraged his experience in modern agriculture to create a digital solution that transforms traceability in the industry.Our Silverleafe Digital Ag Track & Trace (DATT) technology revolutionizes cotton traceability by issuing a digital birth certificate for every batch of machine-harvested Cotton. This system ensures each batch is traceable from the field to the final garment, enhancing transparency and accountability across the supply chain.The DATT system can be adapted to any John Deere cotton picker worldwide. It uses RFID technology to secure supply chains and verify the use of Conflict-Free Cotton. Our patented technology not only tracks cotton from field to fabric but also guarantees that it meets stringent ethical standards and is free from human rights violations.

Education

• Southern Methodist University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2011 — 2015