Community Stories

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

She Steps Up: Colleen Waters

April 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 “Digital Innovators: Women shaping digital strategy, e-commerce, AI, or tech-driven innovation,” and the spotlight centers on Colleen Waters, Vice President of E-Commerce at Steve Madden.

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Six Hiring and Retention Challenges in Footwear

April 15, 2026

Hiring and retention are key priorities for HR leaders across the footwear industry. Members of our HR Advisory Board and Leadership Council shared the key challenges they’re facing and the strategies they’re using to attract, develop, and retain talent.

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She Steps Up: Claire Fahie Conley

March 31, 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 “Trailblazers: Women breaking barriers and leading in new spaces,” and the spotlight centers on Claire Fahie Conley, VP Retail, Americas at Crocs, Inc.

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