Turnkey Search Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast

Nzinga Shaw, recognizes the people that take time out of their busy careers to mentor and strengthen the potential of others. She was fortunate to have this guidance in Neil Glat, president of the NY Jets, who she worked with for several years at the NFL. Neil spent a lot of time advising her in her role in talent acquisition and was also fundamental in teaching her to navigate the tricky waters of the NFL. His valued input allowed her to grow into the seasoned professional that she is today. Nzinga also credits Steve Koonin, CEO of the Atlanta Hawks, her current boss and reason that she is in her role today.  Steve and Nzinga worked together through his team crisis when she was with Edelman PR, where he put his full trust in her helping the Hawks come out as a renewed organization. From there Steve took a chance with his professional reputation by creating the CDIO diversity role, the first role of its kind in the NBA, and placing his full confidence in Nzinga. Finally, Nzinga touches on the best professiona