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Jarvis Sam

Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion at Nike I Forbes 30 Under 30 I Portland Business Journal 40 Under 40

Jarvis Sam is a prominent figure in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). He served as Vice President, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Nike from July 2020 to July 2022.1 Currently, he is the CEO and Founder of Rainbow Disruption, a multi-services DEI firm.1

Career Highlights

  • Founder/CEO of The Rainbow Disruption (2022 - Present)1
  • Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Nike (June 2022 - 2023)1
  • Vice President, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Nike (July 2020 - July 2022)1
  • Head of Global Diversity & Inclusion at Snap Inc. (December 2015 - April 2018)1
  • Diversity and Inclusion role at Google (December 2013 - December 2015)1

Education and Recognition

  • MBA from Brown University and IE School of Business1
  • Graduate of Rice University (History, Public Policy, and Sport Management)1
  • Named in Forbes 30 Under 30 in Sports class of 20211
  • Included in Portland Business Journal's 40 Under 401

Recent Activities

  • Released his first book, "DI Credential to the World," in September 20232
  • Announced a new role as a professor at University of California, Berkeley in November 20245
  • Continues to be active in DEI advocacy, speaking engagements, and leadership roles346

Jarvis Sam is known for his expertise in DEI strategies, inclusive leadership, and his work in fostering diverse representation across various industries.1

Highlights

Dec 17 · Wired
DEI Died This Year. Maybe It Was Supposed To
DEI Died This Year. Maybe It Was Supposed To
Harvard president Claudine Gay's resignation marks new phase in war on DEI - The Washington Post
Harvard president Claudine Gay's resignation marks new phase in war on DEI - The Washington Post

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Location

Portland, Oregon, United States