Vanessa Garcia-Brito

Vanessa Garcia-Brito is the vice president and chief impact officer at Nike Inc., where she leads a team focused on advancing social impact through sport. With a background as a human rights lawyer specializing in international and intellectual property law, Garcia-Brito has developed a career at the intersection of advocacy, corporate responsibility, and strategic communications. At Nike, she played a key role in launching the company’s first Purpose Communications team and leading initiatives aimed at increasing access for youth and women in sports, reflecting her commitment to equity and inclusion.

Garcia-Brito has held roles beyond Nike, including global head of corporate citizenship at Mars Inc., and has served as an adjunct professor and board member for organizations supporting physical activity and girls’ empowerment. Her public speaking engagements, including appearances at the Aspen Ideas Festival and the Paralympic Games, highlight her expertise in social impact, diversity, and leadership within the sports and corporate responsibility sectors.

Garcia-Brito draws on her experiences as a Latina leader to support the next generation, discussing challenges such as navigating nontraditional career paths and overcoming self-doubt. Her work continues to influence standards for corporate social responsibility and positions her as a voice in the areas of sport, social impact, and diversity.