A graduate of Aloha High School and the University of Oregon, Sarah Mensah has forged a pathbreaking career in both the professional sports and athletic apparel industries. She spent almost two decades with the Portland Trail Blazers, eventually becoming one of the highest-ranking woman executives in professional sports. In 2013, Mensah joined Jordan Brand, and in 2021 made history as the first Black woman to lead Nike, North America. This year, Mensah returned to Jordan Brand as President, the first woman to hold that position.