Our mission is to create an empowering space for NFL wives and significant others.
with resources, community and unwavering support through every transitional phase - both in NFL life and beyond. We are here to encourage and support women's development at every stage of the NFL journey, ensuring that no woman walks this path alone.
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COMMUNITY BENEFITS
What does it mean to be a part of the National Football Wives Association?
Knowledge and Guidance
Offering education, insights, and tools to navigate transitional phases within the NFL journey at every stage, on and beyond the field.
Women's Development
Helping women define their identity beyond the game, ensuring that every woman has the support she needs for personal and professional growth.
Community
A strong network of women who uplift and encourage one another through shared experiences, curated events and community initiatives.
2025 NFWA
MEET OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD
Introducing Our Leaders: The Women Behind the Mission
Amber Staples
President
Amber is the CEO of Stapled Events, planning high-profile events for brands like Under Armour and the NFLPA. She also leads the National Football Women's Association, balancing business with family life in Chicago.
Alexis Jones
Vice President
Alexis is the Founder and CEO of SnapBack Returns, a mobile app for online shoppers. She is a wife, mother and serves on several nonprofit boards in her local community of Nashville, TN.
Maria DiMaggio-Hickman
Treasurer
Maria is a real estate and mortgage expert, running MDH Homes and helping clients nationwide. She balances business and family life with her husband, former NFL player Kevin Hickman, and their five kids.
Alison Gore
Programming Director
Alison is a program director, event planner, and proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She loves serving her community while being a devoted mom to her daughter, Beaux.
Alexis Lewis
Corresponding Secretary
Alexis is the Corresponding Secretary for the NFWA, managing newsletters and streamlining communication for members. She balances her role with family life alongside her husband, Buffalo Bills player Cameron Lewis, and their two sons.
Mahsa Hankins
Recording Secretary
Mahsa is a Nevada real estate professional helping NFL players invest in Las Vegas. She’s a proud mother of two, passionate about travel, culture, and her Persian heritage.
Brooke Mackie
Program Director
Brooke is the CEO of The Mackie Firm, bringing brand visions to life. She’s a devoted mother, businesswoman, and follower of Christ.
Briante Wells
Social Media Strategist
Briante is a real estate investor and Executive Director of the LM39 Foundation, supporting athlete mental health. She’s dedicated to financial freedom, mentorship, and family life with her fiancé, retired NFL player Laurence Maroney.
Michelle McElroy
Parliamentarian
Michelle is a counselor, marriage coach, and founder of AIM: Activating Intentional Marriages. She empowers couples and leaders while supporting her husband, former NFL player Ray McElroy, and their four children.
Carissa Anderson
Advisory Board Member
Carissa is an international model, entrepreneur, and philanthropist featured in major magazines and TV shows. She balances her career with motherhood and advocacy for pediatric brain cancer research.
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