Kristy Morris
Marketing Lead

About Kristy

Marketing That Connects. Impact That Lasts.

Kristy Fontelera-Morris is a creative-first marketer with more than 13 years of experience building purpose-driven brands across hospitality, fashion, nonprofit, and social impact. She currently serves as Director of Marketing for Sneakers4Good and GreenSneakers, leading brand strategy and campaigns that don't just convert — they connect.

At Sneakers4Good, Kristy leads marketing and brand strategy for a platform that partners with sustainability-minded organizations — including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Boston Athletic Association — to give sneakers a second life while creating measurable, trackable impact. Her work blends storytelling, digital strategy, and creative direction to help partners see exactly where their footwear ends up and the good it does along the way.

That expertise was built over seven years with sister organization Funds2Orgs, where Kristy spearheaded marketing initiatives that helped thousands of nonprofits and community groups raise funds through shoe drive campaigns — from SEO-rich content strategies and digital funnels to national advertising and creative direction — while keeping shoes out of landfills and supporting global micro-enterprises.

Kristy is also a contributing author for NonProfit PRO, where she writes the monthly column Marketing IRL — a no-fluff resource for changemakers who want smarter marketing and impact that lasts.

What sets Kristy apart is her ability to blend agency-level strategy with hands-on execution, bringing a storyteller's intuition and a marketer's eye for impact to every project.

When she's not leading creative teams or writing her column, you can find her traveling the globe, hosting dinner parties, or blasting Fleetwood Mac with her two dogs at her side.

Kristy's latest articles

The 9 Best Half Marathon Shoes for Comfort and Speed

The right pair of sneakers for a road race is essential. You want them to be comfortable for a run. But the right pair of athletic shoes isn’t just about comfort because they help you run faster. Our team got together to save you the research time with a human-tested list of the best half... READ MORE

Sneakers That Make a Difference: Why Quality Counts

Runners and sports enthusiasts may wear sneakers without giving it another thought other than how they serve them for a run. However, athletic shoes serve more than just as an aid for runners or athletes. There’s a whole ecosystem called the reuse economy where the footwear drives not only environmental sustainability, but also entrepreneurship. In... READ MORE

Branding Strategies: Conscious Marketing & Sustainability in Retail

Is your retail store stuck in 2019? If so, your branding strategies may not include conscious marketing and sustainability. It’s apparent that climate change has shifted from being a future problem to a right now problem. The top athletic brands are aware that fast fashion is harming our planet, and we’ve also witnessed the rise... READ MORE

What Is Waste Colonialism and Why Should You Care?

By now, you’ve heard of the challenges we have as it relates to climate. But did you also know that it’s a matter of waste colonialism? What do we mean by that? As the leading sneaker reuse program in the nation, we take pride in what we gather and ship into the reuse market. However,... READ MORE

Crush Your New Year Goals

We are freshly two months into the New Year. While the excitement of starting the year fresh is dwindling, don’t let that stop you from reaching the goals you set for yourself. It’s typical for most people to start strong and then slowly return to old habits. That’s why we’re giving you manageable tips to... READ MORE

Running Shoes’ Hidden Environmental Impact & Four Solutions

As our amazing partners know, running is one of the best fitness activities anyone can do. Every day, millions of people from the north, south, east, and west lace up to run roads and trails. But while running has great health benefits, an adverse environmental impact is hidden in every step taken. Partners, such as... READ MORE

Recycle Sneakers: Turn Yourself into a Community Leader

As sustainability and climate change have become ever-present, more people want to find ways to do something. Every little bit counts, so we want to discuss how running retail stores, sports clubs, road races, and gyms can become the epicenter to recycle sneakers. In other words, here’s how to make an impact in your community.... READ MORE

How We Listened to Our Audience and Created Rebranding Magic

Branding and branding are essential to any running store, gym, or road race. It’s got to fit just right, but here’s the thing: sometimes it doesn’t through no fault of the brand. That’s what happened to us. Initially, we were called Sneakers4Funds, but that’s different from what the public called us. They called us Sneakers4Good.... READ MORE

Social Media Campaigns in the Running World

It’s safe to say that in recent months, you’ve opened one of your favorite social media platforms and came across someone training for a half marathon. Social media has transformed the running community into a vibrant, supportive community. It encourages at least one person to try it out. As a result, social media campaigns are... READ MORE

The Milk Marathon: Fueling Female Empowerment and Excellence

If you’re a woman who wants to celebrate, continue to do the work, and empower yourself and others, then you might want to visit Every Woman’s Marathon, known as the Milk Marathon. Our team wants to give this great marathon a shout-out and share info on this great group with our followers. The Milk Marathon... READ MORE

Sustainable Practices in Races

Putting on a running event is a massive production. Yet amidst the excitement, there’s a vital aspect often overlooked: sustainability. As our world embraces a greater commitment to our environment, integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of our lives, including sports, has become crucial. We’re getting into exactly how races can put their green foot... READ MORE

5 Tips for Your Fitness Goals in the New Year

As we step into a new year, we’re greeted with a wave of fresh opportunities, new perspectives, and a burst of motivation. If you’re gearing up to give health and fitness the attention it deserves in the upcoming year, know that you’re not alone. Whether you’re already a fitness enthusiast or just embarking on this... READ MORE

SMART. SIMPLE. SUSTAINABLE.​

When you partner with Sneakers4Good, not only are you being social responsible and helping to keep sneakers out of landfills, but you provide innovative opportunities to families in developing countries all over the world through micro-enterprise.

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