Indigenous Inclusion

Trish Chee

Trish Chee – Diné (Navajo)

Nike N7 Project Specialist

"Being Indigenous at Nike is one of my sharpest tools. It means I am part of the impact to paving the way for more Indigenous representation at Nike. With the Native American Network & Friends, I get to help build strategic alliances among our peers and business partners to prevent racist branding and cultural appropriation. As an Indigenous female in corporate America, one of the biggest challenges we face in this industry is the lack of representation at all levels of leadership. I have a unique position with N7 and have been lucky to work with multiple teams and functions that are focused on shattering the stereotype. We are actively making space for Indigenous voices to be seen and heard in corporate settings."

Amber Jaitrong

"Being a multiracial Indigenous person at Nike, where I’m not only Patawomeck but also Lao and Thai, means being in a community with many, striving to show up as my full self, and hoping create opportunities and space for others..." – Amber Jaitrong – Patawomeck, Global Technology Rotational Engineer

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...