Community Stories

Meet some of the footwear community's most interesting people, including Two Ten scholars and grant recipients, volunteers and supporters.

Five Questions with Sarah Bloch

August 31, 2026

Sarah Bloch, Senior Vice President, Footwear and Accessories, Circana, has built her career on the data side of the footwear industry. She sat down with Two Ten to discuss mentorship, her journey with WIFI, and to share advice for women entering the industry.

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She Steps Up: Keshia Grinnell

August 28, 2026

She Steps Up is a monthly recognition series that shines a light on women in the footwear industry. The theme for this month’s spotlight is “Equity Advocates: Women Advancing Fairness, Access, or Representation in their Workplaces or Communities.” This month, we are recognizing Keshia Grinnell, DEI Manager at Rack Room Shoes.

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NST Scholar Highlight: Tyler Kanable

August 24, 2026

Each year, Two Ten awards the National Shoe Travelers Scholarship (NST) to help students in the footwear community pursue their higher education goals and build brighter futures. This is one of their stories. 

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She Steps Up: Vicki O’Donnell

July 30, 2026

She Steps Up is a monthly recognition series that shines a light on women in the footwear industry. The theme for this month’s spotlight is “Behind-the-Scenes Stars: Women in roles like fulfillment, HR, and ops whose work often goes unseen.”

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