Stefani Toonkel Greenspan

Stefani Toonkel Greenspan has a strong background in the fashion industry, with experience spanning multiple roles and companies. Stefani began their career as the Creative Director and Co-Founder of PRIORITIES, LLC, where they oversaw the startup and growth of a successful enterprise that generated over $40 million in sales. Stefani was responsible for product development, collaborating with a design and development team to create trend-driven products that met margin requirements.

Stefani then moved on to Elie Tahari / Tahari ASL, where they held various positions, including Catherine Catherine Malandrino Creative Director, VP of Design, and Creative Director / VP of Design and Merchandising for DANIEL CREMIEUX. In these roles, they played a key role in organizing and structuring newly acquired lines, conducting product development, and managing merchandising and design teams. Stefani implemented strategic branding that redefined the lines and significantly increased revenue.

Most recently, Stefani joined Steve Madden as the Senior Director of Merchandising and Trend. In this position, they helped establish a blueprint for a new apparel division, both in e-commerce and wholesale. Stefani created "must-have" items that drove volume gains and developed innovative methods to capture consumer attention. Stefani also set and drove the brand's seasonal fashion apparel direction.

Throughout their work experience, Stefani has demonstrated strong leadership skills, market research expertise, and a keen eye for design and product quality. Their contributions have consistently driven business success and growth in the fashion industry.

Stefani Toonkel Greenspan completed their undergraduate education at the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business from 1994 to 1998. During this time, they pursued a degree in Business with a focus on Finance and Marketing. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance and Marketing from the University of Maryland in 1998.

In 1997, Stefani participated in a Semester At Sea program organized by ISE, where they studied International Marketing, World Finance, and Global Socio-Economics. This experience allowed their to gain knowledge in the field of International Marketing and Global Economics.

Before their university studies, in 1993, Stefani attended The Alexander Muss High School in Israel. However, no degree or field of study information is available for this period.

In terms of additional certifications, Stefani obtained The Art and Science of Buying and Merchandising certification from The Business of Fashion in January 2017.