Courtney Wright is a Mechanical Engineer on Nike’s Advanced Footwear Innovation team, where she reimagines the future of footwear with teammates in sustainable manufacturing, sports performance, product design, and business functions. A California native, Courtney moved to Portland several years ago, after graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Passionate about inspiring the next generation of engineers, Courtney supports outreach efforts through organizations such as ChickTech and the Society of Women Engineers. Outside of work, you can usually find her running in Forest Park, biking around Portland, or exploring the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.