{"id":1565,"date":"2025-10-11T09:43:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T09:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/network.rvrising.com\/?p=1565"},"modified":"2025-10-11T09:43:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T09:43:42","slug":"kate-spade-new-york-hosted-fourth-annual-global-summit-on-womens-mental-health-with-speakers-tara-davis-woodhall-alyson-stoner-amaya-espinal-joy-woods-and-more-the-summit-shined-light-on-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rvrising.com\/news\/business\/kate-spade-new-york-hosted-fourth-annual-global-summit-on-womens-mental-health-with-speakers-tara-davis-woodhall-alyson-stoner-amaya-espinal-joy-woods-and-more-the-summit-shined-light-on-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"KATE SPADE NEW YORK HOSTED FOURTH ANNUAL GLOBAL SUMMIT ON WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH WITH SPEAKERS TARA DAVIS-WOODHALL, ALYSON STONER, AMAYA ESPINAL, JOY WOODS AND MORE. THE SUMMIT SHINED LIGHT ON BRAND’S GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH GOAL TO REACH 250,000 WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH ACCESS TO COMMUNITY-CENTRIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BY 2030"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Notable attendees and speakers included: Tara Davis-Woodhall<\/a><\/b>\u00a0(Athlete and Olympic Gold Medalist), Masai Russell<\/a><\/b>\u00a0(Athlete and Olympic Gold Medalist), Alyson Stoner<\/a><\/b>\u00a0(Actor, Author, Founder), Amaya ‘Papaya’ Espinal<\/a><\/b>\u00a0(TV Personality, Love Island USA), Joy Woods<\/a><\/b>\u00a0(Tony-Nominated Broadway Actress), Kenneth Cole<\/a><\/b>\u00a0(Designer, Activist and Founder of The Mental Health Coalition), Vivian Tu<\/a><\/b>\u00a0(NYT Best Selling Author and CEO of Your Rich BFF), Marius Yo<\/a><\/b>, Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble<\/a><\/b>\u00a0(Scientist, Author and Founder of The AAKOMA Project), Dr. Zeinab Hijazi <\/b>(Global Mental Health Lead at UNICEF), Carl Radke<\/a>\u00a0(Soft Bar Founder, Reality TV Star) Jazz Thornton<\/a><\/b> (Voice of Hope co-founder and Mental Health advocate) to name a few.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

AMAYA PAPAYA ESPINAL <\/b>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<\/p>\n

TARA DAVIS-WOODHALL <\/b>at Kate Spade New York’s Global Summit for Women’s Mental Health carrying the Duo Crossbody Bag in Lime Slice<\/p>\n

JOY WOODS <\/b>at Kate Spade New York’s annual Global Summit on Women’s Mental Health carrying the Duo Crossbody Bag in Burnt Sage<\/p>\n

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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<\/b> and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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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,”\u00a0says Taryn Bird, Executive Director of Social Impact at Kate Spade New York<\/b>. “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\u2014a 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.”<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0lululemon, Pinterest and Adyen.<\/p>\n

This year’s agenda featured conversations with leaders, practitioners, and advocates on topics including:<\/p>\n