With far-reaching industry experience, I have more recently engaged in public speaking engagements and podcasts as a guest lecturer, panelist, moderator, and event chair at over 20 conferences and universities across the United States and Asia between 2019–2024 for events such as PI Apparel, the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA), Polymers in Footwear, SF Sustainable Fashion Week, and more.

INSTRUCTION & TRAINING

  • Keynote speaker to design and merchandising students
  • Briefing and critique of footwear design projects
  • Conduct footwear product merchandising, fit, construction, and materials seminars
  • Footwear specialist training at corporate events and conferences
  • Wholesale and Retail sales staff training
CONTACT CAROLINE

Shoe In Show Podcast Interviews

https://shoeinshow.com/episode/364-quadsis/

https://shoeinshow.com/episode/185-conversation-shoe-education-sustainable-brand/

Public Speaking Testimonials

“We have had the pleasure of working with Caroline for the last 5 years. As a speaker, chair and advisor Caroline pours her heart into all and every commitment, and her charisma and energy know no bounds. Yes, she is an industry expert and an excellent speaker, but more generally, she is just a lovely person and is always willing to jump in and help whenever needed. Every ounce of me recommends her for all and any speaking role and project she is considered for!”

—Michael Ratcliffe, Head of Content and Culture, PI Apparel

“Caroline’s passion and commitment to educating the future industry professionals is truly inspiring. Her status as a trusted expert in our industry gives me a lot of confidence in its future.”

—Sean Williams Co-Founder, SOLEcial Studies CommUNITY Academy

“Looking to expand upon my professional skill set involving branding and counterfeit merchandise, I enrolled in the IP Masterclass to gain more insight about intellectual property. The interactive session provided invaluable information and was an all-encompassing conversation about brand protection.”

—Avelinda Garcia, IP Masterclass attendee