Program updates, event highlights and other news
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.
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.
March 23, 2026
The Two Ten Footwear Foundation has welcomed two senior footwear industry leaders to its Board of Directors: Bob Mullaney, President and CEO of RG Barry Brands and Jay Schmidt, President and CEO of Caleres.
March 10, 2026
The Two Ten Footwear Foundation today announced that Tacey Powers, EVP and GMM of Shoes, Accessories, Home, and Kids at Nordstrom, will receive the 2026 Women in the Footwear Industry (WIFI) Impact Award. This award recognizes Powers’ tireless leadership in mentoring and elevating women within her organization and across the broader footwear community.
February 27, 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 "Creative Thinkers: Women whose imagination and fresh ideas spark new ways forward," and the spotlight centers on Anika Jaan, Founder and President of Stitchwalker Leather, her custom footwear business dedicated to crafting handmade leather shoes and boots.
