
First African American Footwear Designer
Join us as we celebrate Wilson Smith’s Success Wilson W. Smith III is a Senior Designer and Nike DNA Design Specialist. During his 36-year tenure at Nike, Smith worked on projects that run the gamut of the design profession—retail, graphics, architecture, footwear, experience and apparel—and designed and developed product for some of the greatest athletes in […]
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DNA Design Specialist at NIKE
Founder of PLUS ONE society
COO of A Kids Book About
Director at Meyer Memorial Trust
Sr. Director DEI at PeaceHealth
Sr. Director DEI at Portland Trail Blazers
Producer at Wieden + Kennedy
Chief Operations Officer at Race Talks
Founder of Deadstock Coffee
Founder of Fifth Element
Founder at Race Talks
Official NBA Portland Trail Blazers DJ
Co-Founder of Visionary Squad
Co-Founder of Visionary Squad
Director of Social Equity at Cinder
SCHEDULE
The Pacific Northwest Summit, featuring black leaders and entrepreneurs from various industries, is a virtual, community led conference. This year, we are learning about resilience, perseverance and innovation as we build sustainable connections with each other and the Pacific Northwest we call home.Wealth Creation: Promoting economic growth and prosperity
Simple X Summit opens with an intimate conversation on economic wealth and development. From the perspective of community development, access to capital and racial injustice, our guests will share their stories and unpack a methodology that encourages opportunities for a promising future.
Disruptive Leadership: What’s not written on the brochure
This session will highlight black women leaders as they disrupt their respective industries. Come learn firsthand how they’ve built their careers, refined their leadership styles, and the steps they are taking to build a stronger workplace.
Community Conversation: The experience of Black professionals from different walks of life
Grab a bite to eat and listen to three community leaders share their story while talking about their true to life experience living and working in Oregon. By attending this event, you will have the opportunity to engage with the community in an intimate format.
Simple X Mixer: Design your Path to Success
Wilson Smith III is a Portland Legend - The first African American footwear designer in the footwear industry. Smith worked on projects that run the gamut of the design profession. He’s developed products for athletes including Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Derek Jeter and more
Virtual Networking & Career Fair (Recruiting)
The Simple X Summit concludes with a great opportunity to network with black professionals and a virtual job fair to connect job seekers and employers by providing a virtual platform where attendees can connect and find related resources.