Indigenous Character

In an expansive interview, Newmark spoke about her undergraduate years studying Native American history, working for president Jim Yong Kim, and setting her sights on the corporate world. Currently a brand manager for Starbucks instant coffee, Newmark says her goal is to become the first Indigenous woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company. She says that being Indigenous influences her day-to-day work in various ways. Among them: “Traditionally, we each had a role in the community that was viewed as valuable. The way that I try to incorporate this Indigenous teaching with my teams is to bring people along, be transparent, and share strategy, but also to make sure each person feels valued and that they know that their contribution is helping us reach our goal.”