John Robert Lewis Leaders 2025-2026
Sharema Valentine is an Employee Relations Director at Nike Inc. with almost 20 years of experience in leadership, Human Resources, and workplace investigations. As a New York City native with a master’s degree in leadership & organizational change, Sharema utilizes her exposure to different cultures, education, and professional experience to promote positivity and steward culture in the workplace and community. Outside of the workplace, Sharema loves spending time with family, cooking, trying new restaurants, and attending Zumba/dance classes.
Sharema Valentine
NIKE, Inc.
Shana Goteh is a seasoned retail leader with 15 years of experience in planning, e-commerce, and strategic partnerships. As Principal, Marketplace Rep for Jordan's Women’s business, she drives growth by aligning product strategies with key accounts. She has held roles at SNKRS, Converse, Karmaloop, and Ross Stores. Her career began as a middle-school math teacher in NYC—a formative experience that shaped her empathetic leadership style. Shana holds degrees from Amherst College, Fashion Institute of Technology, and a master’s from City College of New York. Beyond work, her most meaningful role is being a proud mom to two daughters, who inspire her to lead with purpose, passion, and legacy in mind.
Shana Goteh
NIKE, Inc.
Chris Bovenzi
RTX
Andrea Addrow-Pierson
ITG Brands
Ms. Brassel is a trusted, senior legal advisor providing strategic thinking, risk assessment, and practical legal advice to executive leadership. She has practiced law over 17 years for AMLaw 100 firms, Fortune 100 companies, advertising agencies, and start-up ventures, advising on complex legal contracts and transactions. Thallen currently serves as Assistant General Counsel on the Marketplace Legal team at Nike, Inc. In this position, she supports the business strategy for Nike.com, Nike App, and SNKRS, as well as Store and Digital Operations for the Jordan Brand. Thallen is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and Duke University School of Law. She is a Tennessee native, currently residing in Portland, Oregon.
Thallen brassel
NIKE, Inc.
Samaria Chambers
Fluor Corporation
DeYonne Parker
Salesforce
Tarolyn Carlton
Otsuka
Carlos Wilson
NIKE, Inc.
Elysia Yet
NIKE, Inc.
