President, Las Vegas Raiders
League/Sport: Football
Team’s Inaugural Season: 1960
Executive Joined Team In: 2022
Location: Las Vegas
Executive Hometown: Las Vegas
320 Full Time Employees
570 Part Time Employees
*Not Including Players
What words do you live by?
“What you are expecting determines whether you will or will not be able to see the possibilities all around you.”
—Daniel R. Castro
How did you come to work with the Las Vegas Raiders?
I met with Raiders’ owner Mark Davis a few times when the team moved to Las Vegas. We discussed opportunities with the other organizations he’s involved in, but those conversations led to the Raiders. I am honored that he trusted me to guide this franchise into the future. He let me know, “If there’s a problem here, we’re going to fix it.”
What excites you about this team?
As president, I’m excited by the culture of excellence that comprises the backbone of this organization. Not everyone can say they work at a company with the Raiders’ championship pedigree, and I am excited to build on that legacy by investing in our people so we can continue to be great both on and off the field.
What is your proudest professional achievement?
When I first joined as president, a season ticket holder told me his daughter was now saying that she could one day be president of a team while her brother played for the team. Sports is a male-dominated industry, so showing the next generation of women and girls that they have an opportunity here has been one of the proudest achievements of my life.
What might someone be surprised to learn about you?
A lot of media coverage has centered on the fact that I am the first Black woman to serve as president of an NFL team, and that’s something I’m incredibly proud of. However, many people don’t know that I’m also half Korean, and my Korean heritage underpins many of the values I hold dear.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to work on the business side of the sports industry?
To succeed in sports, you need to be empowered to advocate for yourself so you can speak confidently about the value that you bring to an organization. At the same time, you need to be humble and constantly ask questions about how you can expand your skillset and improve what you bring to the team.
What do you hope for the future of sports in Nevada?
My hope is that sports can continue to empower this community and lead us into a sustainable future. Through meaningful philanthropic and economic contributions to the region, as well as our evolving sustainable business practices, we are well on our way to building a future that provides opportunity for all.
What’s your favorite sport?
Football. There’s no other sport in the world that brings communities together in the same way. We see it first-hand with Raider Nation, as devoted fans from diverse backgrounds come together each Sunday to cheer on the silver and black.
Why is community involvement important to you?
Community is one of the greatest enablers of opportunity. As the child of two working-class parents, one of whom was an immigrant, I saw first-hand how the Las Vegas community provided my parents with the opportunity to give me and my sister a great life. As president of the Raiders, I’m thrilled to be able to give back to this community so it can continue to be a beacon of opportunity for future generations.
