Founded more than a decade ago by industry leaders Diane Sullivan and Carol Baiocchi, the Two Ten 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 August 10, 2024
Two Ten's WIFI community has a new home on LinkedIn! Join our new public group to connect with this powerful network of women in footwear who support each other and share information and opportunities.
Read MoreEvent Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4:00-5:00 PM Eastern Time
Join us online for a panel discussion with industry leaders exploring how effective delegation can empower teams. It's free to join this webcast but registration is required.
REGISTER NOWEvent December 2, 2024 5:00–7:00 PM
Join us at Valerie in NYC for a WIFI Networking & Cocktails event during December FFANY, hosted by The ALDO Group. Free to attend but registration is required.
REGISTER NOWAugust 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.
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.
February 16, 2023 webcast panel discussion featuring Tacey Powers of Nordstrom, Leslie Riggs of SKECHERS, and Sarah Bloch of Circana.
