Gina Hope Matos

Gina Hope Matos, MBA, currently serves as Senior Manager of Footwear Product Development at Caleres, Inc., specializing in men's and women's footwear across various categories while emphasizing cost engineering and corporate sustainability. Previously, Gina held roles at Dolls Kill, focusing on footwear and accessories for multiple internal brands, and at Coach, where significant achievements included managing the development of the brand's first sneaker program and high-profile collaborations. Earlier career experiences include designer positions at Spring Footwear, Camuto Group, Nine West Group, and Kenneth Cole Productions, where skills in concept development, trend analysis, and quality control were honed. Gina's academic background includes an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor's degree from Montclair State University in Fashion Design.