Jarvis Sam
he/him/his
Title: Vice President, Global Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Company: Nike, Inc.
Jarvis Sam is Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion at Nike Inc. and recently named Forbes “30 Under 30 in Sports,” Class of 2021. In his current role, he oversees a team of people focused on driving diverse representation, inclusive leader and social justice education, professional development and the ecosystem of promoting and creating a culture of belonging inside and outside of Nike.
In his prior capacity at Nike, his team focused on acquiring new talent capabilities for the company and driving large programs, partnerships and initiatives aimed at impacting representation and accelerating the flow of diverse talent pipelines. Jarvis frequently liaises with the sports marketing function and product teams to execute on key initiatives with signature Nike athletes like Serena Williams and League partners like the WNBA and NFL.