Alana Hinkston
Strategist | Investor | ex-Target | Speaker
- Role
- Lead Strategy Manager at Nike
- Location
- Washington, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alana Hinkston
I am a strategic operator passionate about scaling early-stage startups and driving impact through disciplined execution and innovation. With experience in Chief of Staff, go-to-market, and operational roles, I am known for leading transformative initiatives that empower teams and deliver measurable growth. I view leadership as an opportunity to serve and inspire others, bringing humility, dedication, and adaptability to every project.Throughout my career, I’ve helped businesses realize their next growth milestones. I have worked with venture studios, accelerators, and corporate innovation arms, where I’ve tackled complex challenges and honed my expertise in portfolio management, venture strategy, and investment evaluation. I thrive on taking ambitious ideas from concept to scale.Fueled by a commitment to operational excellence, I excel at aligning business strategy with actionable insights, building agile teams, and fostering environments where innovation and learning flourish. With a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making, strategic problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement, I bring value to any role by delivering sustainable growth and resilient, scalable processes.
Experience
Lead Strategy Manager
Nov 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US
Education
Santa Clara University
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing & Communication; Minor in Retail Studies
2012 — 2016
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Red Bluff High School
High School
2008 — 2012
Skills
- Research
- Time Management
- Community Outreach
- Leadership
- Volunteer Management
- Microsoft Word
- Social Networking
- Public Speaking
- Event Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Event Planning
- Social Media
- Fundraising
- Nonprofits
- Imovie
- Student Affairs
- Critical Thinking
- Higher Education
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