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!
membership happy hour
WOW hosts a summer happy hour as a membership drive and a way to learn more about joining our Board or Steering Committee.
The 2023 event was held on June 27 at Dress for Success Houston, 3310 Eastside, HTX 77098.
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 $265,000 for the mission of Dress for Success Houston.
The event was held Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Empowered women, empower women!
WOW 2024 Board
Anna Gryska, Woodside Energy
President / LinkedIn
Dalida Anthony, Concentrix Communications Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Gini Dube, Holland Parker Social Committee Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Kristen Gajdica, Omatic Software Spring Fling Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Kylee Gould, Lime Rock Resources Tootsies Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Joyce Knight, YES Prep Public Schools Membership Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Mow Rahman, Inhance Technologies Tootsies Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Shelly Razzak, Woodland Advisors, LLC Membership Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Ronda Ross, Texas Living Company Spring Fling Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Sarah Ngo Schutz, Houston Beautiful Aesthetics Social Committee Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Catherine Sdao, BrandExtract Communications Co-Chair / LinkedIn
Victoria Villarreal, PNC President-Elect / LinkedIn
Steering Committee
Tiffany Ingram
Needum Lekia
Michelle Nainani
Kristen Segesta
Serena Sneeringer
Brianna Tillman
Ariana Anijer
Jessica Arledge
Ellie Baker
Breanna Matchett
Sarita Chainani
Audrey Garrett
Maritza Gonzales