Nancy K. Stewart
VP, People and Culture, San Diego Wave Fútbol ClubNancy Stewart is a strategic operations executive with over 15 years of experience leading high-growth teams across sports, software, and healthcare. As Vice President of People and Culture at San Diego Wave FC, she drives organizational strategy, talent development, and operational excellence for a premier NWSL club.
Nancy is known for scaling inclusive, mission-driven teams and transforming workplace culture to align values with performance. At Wave FC, she has led initiatives that foster inclusion and diversity—from hiring practices and leadership development to community engagement and internal policy. Her work reflects a belief that people strategy is good business strategy; creating an engaging, respectful workplace is key to innovation and success.
Before joining Wave FC, Nancy held leadership roles in both the tech and healthcare sectors, where she built cross-functional teams and led through periods of rapid growth and change. She brings a systems-thinking approach to leadership, grounded in empathy, accountability, and results.
Nancy is passionate about creating environments where people can thrive—and where the business of sports reflects the diversity and dynamism of the communities it serves.