Nike

Indigenous Inclusion

Leo Pichette

Leo Pichette – Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

Director, Global and Early Career Programs

Leo is a lead for our Career Pillar on the Native American Network & Friends allowing him to create great synergy between his Network role and day-to-day job. In his position, he provides an inclusive experience for our NIKE Inc. Interns through programming, aiming to inspire the next generation of Indigenous leaders and creating opportunities for Nike to attract, retain, and promote more Indigenous talent.

"Being Indigenous at Nike, means beating the odds and making my ancestors proud while redefining the stereotype of what Indigenous looks like."

Heather Ford

"Being Indigenous at Nike, to me, means being visible. I have to start every day with a good mind and remember that my unique experiences as an Indigenous person are valuable and add to the collective greatness at Nike...." – Heather Ford – Haudenosaunee- Seneca Nation, Sr. Administrative Assistant NA CDM

Izzy Yasana

“We have an opportunity and responsibility at Nike to continue to uplift, amplify and provide visibility to our Indigenous communities...” – Izzy Yasana, Klamath, Modoc, Filipina, North America Consumer Direct Marketplace Unite/Value Brand Manager

Sam McCracken

Sam McCracken began his Nike tenure in 1997 at Nike’s Wilsonville distribution center. He was quickly asked to utilize his experience and passion to manage the revitalization of the Native American Employee Network & Friends, one of several Nike diversity programs...