Women Professionals
Women of Wardrobe
Founded in 2003, WOW is an all-women professionals group voicing awareness of Dress for Success Houston through fundraising events and volunteerism. Our vision is to inspire the next generation of change agents to empower women through fashion and professional development to obtain a more secure and rewarding future.
Your $100 membership lasts one year from your sign-up date and suits a woman head-to-toe in professional attire! Become a member or follow our Instagram to receive the latest event invitations!
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Learn about your community and advocate for DFS Houston and the women we serve
Engage in volunteer and fundraising opportunities with DFS Houston
Network with like-minded women wanting to make a difference
Admission to WOW and community events focused on professional and personal development
Opportunity to join a committee to serve as a leader in the WOW organization
Receive monthly newsletter and announcements of WOW events
*Please note: The minimum age requirement is 21.
WOW MembeR
“Women of Wardrobe is an organization where like-minded individuals from the community get together to achieve a common goal for Dress for Success Houston. These women are mission-driven, disciplined, and tenacious, and I am lucky to call them both fellow members and friends. Our impact to make a difference is amplified as a team.”
— Sarika Patel, WOW President
Sponsorship opportunities
Signature Events
WOW offers a variety of unique sponsorship opportunities. From underwriting an event to hosting one, you and your company are sure to get noticed by the next generation of your customers. Contact wow@dfshouston.org for more information.
Spring Fling
Each spring, WOW hosts over 200 co-ed young professionals at a popular Houston bar to enjoy philanthropic fun with light bites from top restaurants, cold drinks from local breweries and distilleries, and the chance to win fantastic raffle packages. Learn more!
WOW OPEN HOUSE
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 24, from 6-8 PM at Dress for Success Houston.
Tootsies Summer Soiree
As the unofficial kickoff to Houston’s party season, Tootsies Summer Soiree welcomes more than 300 of Houston’s haute philanthropic guests dressing for the occasion to enjoy an evening of exclusive fashion, food, and shopping. Since 2003, this event has raised over $300,000 for the mission of Dress for Success Houston.
Save the date for August 2025!
Empowered women, empower women!
WOW 2025 Board
Sarita Chainani, DBV Technologies
Membership Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Kylee Gould, Lime Rock Resources
Spring Fling Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Kristen Hendel, Omatic Software
Spring Fling Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Dani Kattan, PaperCity Magazine
Tootsie’s Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Needum Lekia, Consilio Legal Services
Communications Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Sarah Ngo Schutz, Houston Beautiful Aesthetics
Social Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Mow Rahman, Inhance Technologies
President-Elect/ Tootsies Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Shelly Razzak, Woodland Advisors, LLC
Membership Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Ronda Ross, Texas Living Company
Social Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Catherine Sdao, Norhill Realty
Communications Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Victoria Villarreal, PNC
President / LinkedIn
Steering Committee
Tiffany Ingram
Breanna Matchett
Anna McGrath
Mariela Perez
Brianna Tillman
Bella Villarreal
Ariana Anjier
Angelica Arinze
Ellie Baker
Olivia Browne
Anayda Chavez
Joy Cromwell
Morgan Fontenot
Ashley Hicks