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.

BECOME A MEMBER

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.

BECOME A MEMBER

Empowering active and retired NFL wives and partners

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Empowering active and retired NFL wives and partners /

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.
Briante Wells

Marketing Chair
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.
Mahsa Hankins

Marketing Co-Chair
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.
Alison Gore

Events Chair
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.
Brooke Mackie

Development Chair
Brooke is the CEO of The Mackie Firm, bringing brand visions to life. She’s a devoted mother, businesswoman, and follower of Christ.
Alexis Lewis

Community Engagement Chair
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.
Michelle McElroy

Advisory Chair
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 Co-Chair
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.