Dr. Hiller received her bachelor's degree in Human Ecology from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and her master's and doctorate degrees in Apparel and Textiles from Michigan State University. While at Michigan State she also completed specializations in international development and environmental science. Her scholarship program focuses on climate change and other environmental issues related to the production and consumption of apparel and textiles products, as well as strategies for increasing the environmental sustainability of the apparel and textiles supply chain. Dr. Hiller is also investigating effective mechanisms for infusing environmental sustainability concepts into apparel and textiles education.