In 2014 she was an analytical intern for the San Francisco Giants during the postseason, winning a World Series ring.

[3] Nakken joined the San Francisco Giants' baseball operations department as an intern in 2014.

[3][4] In 2015, she earned a master's degree in sports management from the University of San Francisco, where she also worked as the chief information officer for the baseball team.

[2] On July 20, 2020, Nakken became the first woman to coach on the field in a major league baseball game, during exhibition play.

[11][12] On November 23, 2024, Nakken joined the Cleveland Guardians as an assistant director for player development.