Two Ten's Women in the Footwear Industry (WIFI) community provides an important forum for women to connect, learn, share information, elevate themselves, and support each other while growing their professional networks.
Did you know Two Ten offers educational grants specifically for women in the footwear industry? Apply for a WIFI Grant to level up your skills, earn a professional certification, or learn something new to accelerate your career.
News March 9, 2025
Two Ten is delighted to announce that the seven founding members of the Women in the Footwear Industry (WIFI) Advisory Board will receive the WIFI Impact Award at Two Ten's Annual Gala on June 3, 2025.
Read MoreNews February 19, 2025
The Women in the Footwear Industry (WIFI) community is excited to expand its Advisory Board with the appointment of three key female leaders from the industry.
Read MoreNews March 4, 2025
Four more footwear professionals were appointed to Two Ten's Women in the Footwear Industry (WIFI) Leadership Council last month, joining a diverse group of leaders who are working to elevate women in our industry.
Read MoreOctober 16, 2024 webcast panel discussion featuring Julie Barr of Rack Room Shoes, Sandra Colon of Birkenstock USA, Debbie Donohue of Steve Madden, and Amanda Kirchoff of Wolverine Worldwide.
August 21, 2024 webcast panel discussion featuring Anna Celetti of ALDO North America, Janice Tennant of Merrell, and Paula Reid of Reid & Company.
A working session on networking principles and tactics. Moderator Ashley Dyson of ASICS America Corporation guides panelists Mandy Schmitt of Caleres and Two Ten Scholar Keaira Williams as they assess their current networks, identify new opportunities, and craft personalized networking action plans.
March 19, 2024 panel discussion featuring Eli Del Carmen of Caleres, Elaine Eaton of Crocs, and Jennifer Hutchison of BBC International. These execs recount their own networking successes (as well as some epic fails) to help early-to-mid-career women learn about finding allies and sponsors.
April 12, 2023 panel discussion featuring Susan Itzkowitz of Mark Fisher Footwear, Sara Irvani of Okabashi Brands, Jennifer Maks of ALDO North America, Jori Miller Sherer of Minnetonka Moccasin, and Ashley Dyson of ASICS America Corporation.
February 16, 2023 webcast panel discussion featuring Tacey Powers of Nordstrom, Leslie Riggs of SKECHERS, and Sarah Bloch of Circana.
A virtual discussion about the past, present and future of the WIFI community with WIFI founders Diane Sullivan and Carol Baiocchi and members of the newly launched WIFI Advisory Board including Stephanie Berg, Sarah Bloch, Eli Del Carmen, Kathy Forstadt, Christina Gigante, and Jori Miller Sherer.
