Earn Your Leisure SECRETS Of The ONLY Black FEMALE CEO
Apr 14, 2026
Thasunda Brown Duckett, CEO of TIAA and former JPMorgan Chase executive who rose through mortgage, auto, and consumer banking, shares how she reached leadership of a $1.2 trillion organization. She reflects on the rarity of Black Fortune 100 leaders. Conversations touch on family values, sports shaping grit and teamwork, the power of mentorship and information, and a mission to disrupt for broader financial inclusion.
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Ground Success On Those Who Came Before
- Thasunda Brown Duckett credits her success to standing on the shoulders of predecessors who paved corporate pathways for women and Black professionals.
- She emphasizes humility and historical context, citing her parents and early community influences as foundational to her leadership.
Sports Shaped Her Leadership DNA
- Participation in team sports shaped Thasunda’s leadership traits like grit, tenacity, and teamwork.
- She links basketball and volleyball experiences to her collaborative, competitive approach in business.
En-ROADS Internship Opened Her Corporate Door
- A program called En-ROADS introduced Thasunda to corporate America and changed her life trajectory.
- En-ROADS led to an interview where Valerie Manning advocated for her, earning a second intern spot at Fannie Mae and landing Thasunda her first corporate role.