About Jarvis
Meet Jarvis Sam
Jarvis W. Sam III is a global keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and cultural architect helping organizations navigate change with clarity, courage, and collective power.
He is the Founder & CEO of The Rainbow Disruption and previously served as Chief DEI Officer at Nike and Snapchat’s first global DEI leader.
Builder of Global Impact
Jarvis has designed and scaled globally recognized programs including:
- Serena Williams Design Crew at Nike
- WNBA WIN Program
- My Future Me Coding Program
His work sits at the intersection of leadership, culture, innovation, and systems change.
Educator & Thought Leader
- Forbes 30 Under 30
- Professor of the practice at Brown University and UC Berkeley
- Advisor to founders, boards, and executive teams
Creative Differentiator
Jarvis brings theatrical presence, emotional resonance, and sharp insight to every stage—combining rigor and artistry in a way few speakers can.
- A national champion in collegiate speech and debate
- A celebrated drag performer
- Acclaimed actor and vocalist
