Mariela Dabbah

Who Is Mariela Dabbah?

Mariela Dabbah is the founder and CEO of the Red Shoe Movement (RSM), a groundbreaking organization dedicated to accelerating women’s representation at the highest decision-making levels. Recognized for redefining professional success as a personal journey rather than a destination, Mariela created Red Shoe Tuesday, a global initiative where women wear red shoes and men wear red ties as a symbol of support for gender equality and women’s leadership development. She is an award-winning author and one of the most influential voices in empowering professional women.

What is her Background?

With a remarkable career spanning education and corporate sectors in the United States, Mariela Dabbah has worked as an author, advocate, and speaker. She has helped countless immigrant families navigate and adapt to the U.S. educational system through her books and her role as spokesperson for initiatives like McDonald’s scholarships for Latino students. In the corporate world, she has partnered with companies such as Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and Colgate-Palmolive to implement programs that promote female leadership, particularly for Latina employees, demonstrating the positive impact of diversity on business performance.