WHY NIKE?
Because NIKE moves fast, thinks boldly, and expects impact.
That pace mirrors how I work: high tempo, high purpose, and driven by measurable outcomes.
What I admire most about NIKE’s approach to sustainability is that it isn’t treated as a separate department—it’s embedded into the DNA of the company.
That’s how I approach health and equity: not as side projects, but as systems to be built into every decision.
In short:
I’m ready to contribute at headquarters, learn from world-class mentors, and help accelerate NIKE’s progress toward zero.
I share NIKE’s vision of a sustainable future driven by innovation.
I bring a track record of operational excellence, research rigor, and real-world results.
ALIGNMENT WITH NIKE’S GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY VISION
NIKE’s Global Sustainability team is leading one of the boldest challenges in corporate history: achieving Zero Carbon and Zero Waste.
My career and research focus on the same idea—creating sustainable systems that improve quality of life while protecting the environment.
| SUSTAINABILITY PILLAR | CONNECTION |
| Zero Waste / Circular Systems | Led Akron Children’s Food Farmacy, cutting food waste through strategic sourcing, redistribution, and community partnerships. |
| Behavior Change for Climate Action | Ph.D. research on Perceptions of Climate Change and Health Outcomes—exploring how knowledge and belief drive sustainable habits. |
| Cross-Functional Collaboration | Manage partnerships with food banks, grocers, hospitals, and funders to execute multi-site initiatives with measurable outcomes. |
| Data-Driven Impact | Collect and analyze usage and demographic data to evaluate community health programs and guide strategic decisions. |
| Sustainability Storytelling | Professor, live facilitator, and media communicator skilled in turning complex science into clear, motivating narratives. |
THE NIKE FIT: SKILLS IN MOTION
- Systems Builder
- I create processes that make sustainable health choices possible.
- At NIKE, I’d apply this systems-thinking to initiatives that reduce environmental impact and elevate community well-being.
- Data Translator
- I use metrics to tell human stories—turning numbers into insight that drives change.
- Whether tracking food waste or analyzing health outcomes, I build dashboards that reveal opportunity.
- Collaborator
- I thrive in high-energy, cross-functional teams—where operations meet innovation and purpose meets performance.
- Educator
- As a professor and facilitator, I’ve helped thousands of people understand their capacity for change.
- That same skill translates into sustainability communication—helping others see themselves in the mission.
- Doer
- No fluff. No performative advocacy. Just relentless execution on what matters most.
REAL PROJECTS WITH NIKE POTENTIAL
Community Impact: Reducing Waste, Rebuilding Systems
At Akron Children’s,
I designed workflows that reroute surplus food, source culturally relevant products, and provide equitable access for thousands of families.
NIKE Connection: Similar data-driven systems could reduce product or material waste, optimizing redistribution or reuse while deepening community ties.
Education & Awareness:
Climate to Health Connection
My research explores how perception affects behavior in the face of climate change.
NIKE Connection: Translating sustainability science into motivation for athletes, employees, and consumers—building informed, active participants in NIKE’s journey to zero.
Partnerships for Progress:
Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
I manage networks that include nonprofits, hospitals, and corporations.
NIKE Connection: Collaboration at scale—aligning brand partners, suppliers, and communities under shared sustainability goals.
WHERE SUSTAINABILITY MEETS HUMAN PERFORMANCE
I share NIKE’s belief that movement is the catalyst for change—within ourselves, our communities, and our planet.
My goal is to help advance NIKE’s mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world (*if you have a body, you are an athlete) by building systems that make sustainability human, measurable, and real.
Let’s Move Forward
Let’s talk about building the next generation of sustainable systems—together.
Megan Landean 