Karen Santoyo Ruenitz

Karen Santoyo Ruenitz is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in the fashion industry. Currently serving as Senior Design Director for Veronica Beard at Caleres, Inc., Karen has previously held key positions such as Creative Director of Footwear and Accessories at Soludos, where a significant transformation of the brand's product offerings took place, and Design Director at Loeffler Randall, leading a design team in creating signature silhouettes. Notable contributions also include roles as Senior Footwear Designer at Tory Burch, where collections accounted for a majority of the brand's revenue, and Footwear Designer at 3.1 Phillip Lim, specializing in elevated footwear. Karen's early career includes impactful collaborations with iconic brands like Helmut Lang and an academic role at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Educational credentials encompass a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, a Bachelor of Fine Arts from California College of the Arts, study at Parsons Paris, and a Master of Fine Arts from Purchase College, SUNY.