WIFI Impact Award

The Women in the Footwear Industry (WIFI) Impact Award recognizes and honors top female leaders who are reshaping the footwear industry and making a difference by connecting colleagues to the WIFI community, mentoring the next generation of female leaders, and contributing to the advancement of women in the industry overall.

In 2025 the WIFI Impact Award is being presented to the seven founding members of the WIFI Advisory Board. These leaders have been instrumental in reinvigorating the WIFI community and driving its expansion. 

Board Chair - Sarah Bloch, SVP, Footwear and Accessories, Circana
Board Secretary - Jori Miller Sherer, President, Minnetonka Moccasin
Board Member - Stephanie Berg, Senior Director, Strategic Account Sales, Birkenstock USA
Board Member - Eli Del Carmen, VP, Sales, Caleres
Board Member - Kathy Forstadt, Former Senior Director of Merchandizing, Zappos.com
Board Member - Christina Gigante, VP, Sales, Skechers (BOBS/BOBS Sport Divisions)
Board Member – Melissa Worth, SVP Americas, New Balance Athletics