In honor of World Mental Health Day, Kate Spade New York convened leading advocates, clinicians, celebrities, academics, executives, and grassroots leaders for a full day of discussions exploring the latest advancements and trends at the intersection of women’s mental health and empowerment.
NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —
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Notable attendees and speakers included: Tara Davis-Woodhall (Athlete and Olympic Gold Medalist), Masai Russell (Athlete and Olympic Gold Medalist), Alyson Stoner (Actor, Author, Founder), Amaya ‘Papaya’ Espinal (TV Personality, Love Island USA), Joy Woods (Tony-Nominated Broadway Actress), Kenneth Cole (Designer, Activist and Founder of The Mental Health Coalition), Vivian Tu (NYT Best Selling Author and CEO of Your Rich BFF), Marius Yo, Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble (Scientist, Author and Founder of The AAKOMA Project), Dr. Zeinab Hijazi (Global Mental Health Lead at UNICEF), Carl Radke (Soft Bar Founder, Reality TV Star) Jazz Thornton (Voice of Hope co-founder and Mental Health advocate) to name a few. |
AMAYA PAPAYA ESPINAL at Kate Spade New York’s Global Summit for Women’s Mental Health carrying the Duo Crossbody Bag in Cashew Milk, while wearing the Plaid School Girl Blazer and Plaid Box Pleat Mini Skirt
TARA DAVIS-WOODHALL at Kate Spade New York’s Global Summit for Women’s Mental Health carrying the Duo Crossbody Bag in Lime Slice
JOY WOODS at Kate Spade New York’s annual Global Summit on Women’s Mental Health carrying the Duo Crossbody Bag in Burnt Sage
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On Friday, October 10, Kate Spade New York hosted its fourth Annual Global Summit on Women’s Mental Health at The Times Center in New York City. This year’s Summit highlighted the unique challenges and opportunities related to Gen Z women’s mental health, while continuing to explore relevant insights on women and girls’ mental health across the lifespan. The Summit builds on Kate Spade New York’s decade-long commitment to women’s mental health and empowerment and included speakers like Tara Davis-Woodhall, Alyson Stoner, Amaya Espinal and more. |
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“As a brand rooted in joy, Kate Spade New York recognizes that good mental health is foundational to a woman’s ability to access her authentic voice, choice and power,” says Taryn Bird, Executive Director of Social Impact at Kate Spade New York. “This year, as we bring together leaders, advocates and young voices for our fourth Annual Global Summit, we are especially focused on the unique needs of Gen Z women—a generation redefining community, resilience, and self-expression. Through the Global Fund for Women’s Mental Health, we are working to ensure that women and girls have access to community-driven, culturally responsive care. While we are proud of the $35 million invested to date, our mission is far from over, and we are committed to continuing progress alongside our partners and communities.” |
In 2024, Kate Spade New York launched the Global Fund for Women’s Mental Health, the first-of-its-kind initiative aiming to reach 250,000 women and girls with access to community-centric mental health services by 2030. The brand’s research-backed approach, first introduced in 2023, is grounded in the belief that good mental health is foundational to women’s and girls’ ability to access authentic voice, choice, and power. The Global Fund for Women’s Mental Health includes brand partners such as lululemon, Pinterest and Adyen.
This year’s agenda featured conversations with leaders, practitioners, and advocates on topics including:
- The Duos: Stigma, Kenneth Cole (Designer, Activist and Founder of The Mental Health Coalition) and Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble (Scientist, Author and Founder of The AAKOMA Project)
- Reconnecting to Authenticity, Rooted in Voice Panel, with Marius Yo,Joy Woods (Tony-Nominated Broadway Actress), Jazz Thornton (Voice of Hope co-founder and Mental Health advocate) and Dr. Zeinab Hijazi (Global Mental Health Lead at UNICEF)
- The Duos: Friendship, with Tara Davis-Woodhall (Athlete and Olympic Gold Medalist) and Masai Russell (Athlete and Olympic Gold Medalist)
- Healing Overwhelm and Trauma, Rooted in Choice Panel, with Lauren Carson (Founder of Black Girls Smile), Dr. Naomi Torres- Mackie, Ph.D (Chief Clinical Officer, Mental Health Coalition), Alyson Stoner (Actor, Author, Founder)
- The Duos: Moving For Mental Health Panel, with Anne Wintroub (Head of Social Impact & Engagement, lululemon) and Sarah Kline (CEO of United for Global Mental Health)
- The Duos: Prioritizing Wellbeing in a Digital World Panel, Ally Millar (Lead, Consumer Product Marketing for Wellbeing and Safety, Pinterest) and Kristine Gloria (Chief Operating Officer, Young Futures)
- Navigating Financial Concerns, Rooted in Power Panel, with Dominique Simons (Executive Director, Social Impact, Adyen), Vivian Tu (NYT Best Selling Author and CEO of Your Rich BFF) and April Caldwell (Chief Program Officer, Girls Inc of NYC)
- Vulnerability, Glimmers and Amaya’isms, with Amaya Espinal (TV Personality)
The Summit builds on the recent launch of Kate Spade New York’s Fall 2025 global campaign—starring Ice Spice, Charli D’Amelio, Laufey and Reign Judge—which spotlights the new seasonal collection and the brand’s signature Duo handbag. The campaign embraces a fresh aesthetic and forward-looking vision aimed at connecting with the next generation, celebrating the magic of friendship and the joy found in coming together.
ALYSON STONER at Kate Spade New York’s Global Summit for Women’s Mental Health carrying the Duo Leopard Haircalf Crossbody Bag in Leopard Multi, while wearing the Turtleneck with Bauble Buttons in Black, Deco Bow Heeled Loafers in Black, and Bold Small Hoops in Beige Neutral
MASAI RUSSELL at Kate Spade New York’s Global Summit for Women’s Mental Health carrying the Duo Crossbody Bag in Black
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Friday, October 10 |
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The Times Center |
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