Our employees speak on what their cultures and communities mean to them.
"As an Asian American, I have really strong roots in family values and putting others first; I pride myself in being empathetic and resilient. Looking back on my parents' immigrant journey to the States and seeing how far they've come, I've never been prouder to be of Chinese descent."
Crystal Ng
Nordstrom Brand Specialist
"Everybody should be able to express themselves and follow whatever their beliefs are without being judged. Nobody is represented until everyone is represented."
Rupal Khurana
Nordstrom Software Engineer
"It's about empowering people to be proud of who they are. There are events that make me feel like I'm empowered and belong to a strong community; that gives me a sense of safety, security and confidence."
Dikka Afidick
Nordstrom Rack Designer
"It's really important to empower my son to not feel pressure to fit in and to really embrace his heritage, how he grew up and where his grandparents came from."
Isabelle Dimang
Nordstrom Senior Image Manager
"Being Japanese, I choose joy regardless of the circumstances I am faced with. I believe you never take life for granted and always treat people the way you like to be treated: with love, kindness, respect and empathy for one another."
Kris Marumoto
Nordstrom Customer Relationship Coordinator