As we welcome Women’s History Month by celebrating those who disrupted the status quo and led the charge for positive change in the past, we also appreciate the women making history each day.

We’re grateful to share the 2023-2024 Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) Advisory Board consists of previous members with organizational knowledge and new leaders bringing fresh perspectives and ideas!

The WIRLC Advisory Board guides us on all aspects of decision making, from content to peer groups, the Women in Retail Leadership Summit and more. These experts represent a variety of roles within the retail industry.

Please join us in welcoming our newest advisors:

  • Misti Blasko, President, North America, AllSaints/John Varvatos
  • Anddria Clack-Rogers Varnado, General Manager, Head of Customer Business, Kohler Co.
  • Mary Liz Finn, Chief People Officer, Signet Jewelers
  • Eva Gordon, Executive Vice President, Stores and Services, The Container Store
  • Stephanie Pugliese, Former President of the Americas, Under Armour
  • Annette Repasch, Group Vice President, Softlines, Meijer
  • Helen Vaid, CEO, Foundry

Returning board members include:

  • Jasmine Bellamy, Vice President of Merchandising, Planning and Allocation, Reebok
  • Emily Culp, Board Member, Mizzen + Main, Stio, and Cordial
  • Annette Dunleavy, Vice President, Brand Marketing, QVC, Qurate Retail Group
  • Lisa Gavales, Executive Chairwoman, Jane.com
  • Laura Hnatow, Vice President, Marketing and E-Commerce, Sea Bags
  • Rosalind “Roz” Johnson, Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer, Build-A-Bear Workshop
  • Sharon Leite, CEO, Ideal Image
  • Cindy Marshall, CEO and Founder, SHINE Strategy
  • Margaret Moraskie, CEO, Levenger Company
  • Brieane Olson, Co-CEO, PacSun
  • Winnie Park, CEO, Forever 21
  • Angie Rieger, President, Lands’ End
  • Dawn Robertson, Chairman of the Board, Splitit
  • Mary van Praag, CEO, Milani Cosmetics
  • Sharonda Weatherspoon, Senior Vice President, Stores, and Co-Chair for Diversity and Inclusion, Ralph Lauren

You can meet and learn from our board at exclusive events and connect with them via the membership directory. Learn more about WIRLC membership here!