Community Stories

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

Staff Highlight: Lana Williams

February 24, 2026

Lana Williams recently joined Two Ten as our new Education Program Manager, where she leads education grant initiatives, including scholarships and upskilling programs that expand economic mobility in the footwear industry. We sat down with Lana to hear more about her background, what drew her to Two Ten, and what she is most looking forward to in her new role.

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One on One with Ahriana Edwards, Founder & CEO of Vaila Shoes

January 27, 2026

Ahriana Edwards is the Founder & CEO of Vaila Shoes, a women’s dress footwear brand designed in extended sizes 9–14. Ahriana will share her inspiring journey building her brand as well as her experience finding community with Two Ten at this year’s WIFI Networking & Cocktails event during The Atlanta Shoe Market.

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Three Stories That Defined Our Community in 2025

January 26, 2026

2025 was another powerful year of impact for the Two Ten Footwear Foundation. Through relief grants, higher-education scholarships, and upskilling opportunities, we supported footwear employees and their families during moments of hardship and helped open doors for long-term opportunities.

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One on One with Larissa Sandoval: 24 Days of Wellness

December 19, 2025

Larissa Sandoval is a retail store manager for PUMA North America, Inc. in Texas and is on the WIFI Leadership Council. She is also the culture lead of the PUMA Association of Women (PAW), an employee resource group. Recently, she launched a new initiative called “24 Days of Wellness,” a daily self-care tip series shared with more than 250 PUMA employees to help them manage a healthy and successful holiday season.

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