Matt Geschke
Senior Director Social & Community Impact Americas, Nike
Matt Geschke is the Senior Director of Social & Community Impact for Nike in the Americas. In this role, Matt leads the strategy, investment, and engagement approach to power the future of youth sport — with the vision of an active, inclusive world that inspires all youth to play and achieve their greatest potential. Matt firmly believes in the power of sport to unlock human potential and create a more equitable and just world, and over the course of his career has worked at the intersection of sport and social impact, both domestically and internationally. Prior to Nike, Matt guided the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation’s reemergence in the United States, launching the first Sport for Good City in New Orleans. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University and an M.B.A from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon.
Why Mental Health?
Over 20% of the population lives with a mental health or substance use disorder.
From academic achievement to economic mobility and overall equality, mental health and addiction play a central role in every major social issue.
Mindful Philanthropy envisions a world in which all funders are invested in solutions that integrate mental health and well-being so that all people have equitable access to the tools and resources they need to be well.
ABOUT
Mindful Philanthropy was founded in 2020 with the mission to catalyze impactful funding in mental health, addiction, and well-being.
We are building a community of funders invested in solutions that integrate mental health and well-being so that all people have equitable access to the tools and resources they need to be well.
