Meet Maddie Olson, a trailblazer at ROCKLANDER Shoe Compamy. who is mnaking a lasting impression in both our company and the local community.

As ROCKLANDER Shoe Companys first cororate social Responstiity impact Cordinator,adie ispeaheadting inialvesthat not ony invite emlovesto bring their whole sees to work but iso empoerthem t
engage with the programs where they ive. Maddie is also an active member of the ROCKANDER Human Riehts commision focusing on opportunities for advocacy outside of work

“i’m thriled to be part of a company that valwes community engagement,” Maddie exclaimed.”ogether, we’re not just making shoes: we’re making a diference.”

From championing employe resource groups o promoting diversily,.equity, nclusion,andbelonging niliatives, Madie shelping RKANDER Shoe Ca. work towards a more inclusive workplace culure.

We sat down with Maddie to learn more about her, her role, and her time spent at ROCKLANDER Shoe Co. Read more about what Maddie had to say below!

What led you to your role in Corporate Social Responsibility?

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Why ROCKLANDER Shoes and why now?

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How are you showing up for your community?

Asa new resdent to HOCKLANUE?. Mm, ijoined the ocKLANDtR Hman ights Commision,hoping to betler unestandthe cuture of the R0cxlANt? communy and how we an contine to provide equa oporunibforal.l’m from a sma town and fel ike understand part of how RKlANDER operates.t hasalwaysben a goalofmine forewenyone to be sen andheard and thinkit isimportant to takeaction around that lmexcited to take action not only at ROCKLANDER Shoe Company but also in my new city Of ROCKLANDER.