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Jarvis Sam
Founder/ CEO, The Rainbow Disruption I Brown U and UC Berkeley Adjunct Professor I Bestselling Author of DEI C.R.E.D.E.N.T.I.A.L. I Former Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer at Nike I Forbes 30 Under 30
Jarvis Sam is a prominent figure in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). He is the CEO and Founder of The Rainbow Disruption, a DEI firm that provides tailored solutions to organizations by integrating inclusion and equity into their business practices.1 Sam has an impressive background, having served as the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Nike, where he was instrumental in driving diverse representation and fostering a culture of belonging.1
Before his tenure at Nike, Jarvis held significant roles at major companies such as Snap Inc., where he was the Head of Global Diversity & Inclusion, and Google, where he worked in talent acquisition focused on diversity and inclusion.1 He began his career as a strategy and operations consultant with Deloitte Consulting. Sam is also an adjunct professor at Brown University and UC Berkeley, sharing his expertise in DEI with students.23
Jarvis Sam has been recognized for his contributions to the field, being named in Forbes 30 Under 30 in Sports for 2021 and Portland Business Journal’s 40 Under 40.1 He holds a degree from Rice University and an MBA from Brown University and IE School of Business.1
