As Women in Retail Leadership Circle marks its 11th year, we’re excited to introduce the dynamic group of professionals who make up our 2025 Advisory Board! This year’s board is an inspiring mix of familiar faces and new leaders, all dedicated to advancing the role of women in the retail industry.

The Advisory Board serves as the cornerstone of our organization, providing invaluable insight and direction that shape our initiatives and programming. Their collective vision helps us foster deeper connections, develop impactful experiences, and support women in their journeys to becoming exceptional leaders.

This year, our board members have even more opportunities to make a difference. Serving on the Advisory Board isn’t just an honor — it’s a chance to drive meaningful change, collaborate with industry peers, and leave a lasting legacy. From mentoring emerging leaders to helping curate our annual Women in Retail Leadership Summit, these leaders are instrumental in advancing our mission.

Please join us in welcoming the 2025 Advisory Board:

  • Jasmine Bellamy, Founder, The LOVING Leader
  • Misti Blasko, CEO, ABLE
  • Ekta Chopra, Chief Digital Officer, e.l.f. Beauty
  • Angela Clark, Head of Digital, Patagonia
  • Annette Dunleavy, Vice President, Brand Marketing QVC, Qurate Retail Group
  • Mary Fox, President and Chief Operations Officer, Lovesac
  • Courtney Graybill, Vice President, Marketing Planning, Operations, and Capabilities, Kohl’s
  • Rosalind Johnson, Senior Vice President, Chief People and Experience Officer, Build-A-Bear Workshop
  • Stacee Johnson-Williams, President, Banter by Piercing Pagoda and Peoples Jewellers, Signet Jewelers
  • Sharon Leite, CEO, OMNI Retail Enterprises
  • Cindy Marshall, Founder and CEO, SHINE Strategy
  • Kimberly Miller, President, Saks OFF 5TH
  • Winnie Park, CEO, Five Below
  • Stephanie Pugliese, Board Member, American Eagle Outfitters Inc., Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants, Fortune Brands Innovations
  • Annette Repasch, Group Vice President, Softlines, Meijer
  • Sharonda Weatherspoon, Senior Vice President, Retail Operations, Client Development, and Retail Transformation, Ralph Lauren

We’re also thrilled to offer you the chance to meet many of these remarkable leaders at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, taking place April 28-30 on Amelia Island, Fla. Registration is now open. And remember, members of Women in Retail Leadership Circle enjoy an exclusive $700 discount on their Summit pass. (For more information around joining our community, please click here.)

To our outgoing board members, thank you for your dedication and the lasting impact you’ve made on our community. And to our incoming and returning members, we look forward to another incredible year of collaboration, innovation and growth.

Here’s to making 2025 our best year yet!