Adam has earned a B.A. in Foreign Languages/Spanish and a M.Ed. from the University of Arkansas. He will graduate from the University with a Ph.D. in Public Policy in 2006. Adam began his professional career with the JCPenney Company, where he served as Merchandise Manager. After five years with JCPenney, he joined the Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. team, where he served as Product Development Manager and supported the development and introduction of a new apparel label. After three years with Wal-Mart, he accepted an offer with Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club, where he served as Director of Public Affairs and Operations. At the Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club, Adam was able to apply his business background and establish new divisions of the Club. He also served on the Southwest Diversity Committee and implemented successful multicultural outreach initiatives positioning the Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club to receive the regional "Vision for Unity" award, which is awarded to a Club for outstanding achievement in the creation and maintenance of an inclusive workplace. Adam, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at SVI, currently leads the Diversity and Inclusion practice. He has a passion for researching and developing Diversity and Inclusion best practices, which has reflected throughout his career. Adam has also undertaken several research projects on diversity and inclusion that have sought to assess and improve practice through empirical research. Adam's passion for working with people continues with his role as a Board Member of the Pagnozzi Charities Endowment Fund, a Council Member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church Parish Council, a Public Affairs Committee Member for the Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club, and a member of the Northwest Arkansas Hispanic Advisory Council.