Marva Smalls is the Global Head of Inclusion Strategy, Viacom & Executive Vice President, Public Affairs & Chief of Staff, Nickelodeon. Smalls has more than three decades of leadership experience in the public and private sectors, and is widely recognized as one of the most influential leaders in media.
As Global Head of Inclusion Strategy, Smalls reports directly to Viacom’s CEO to drive Diversity & Inclusion worldwide. Her role includes implementing strategic initiatives that support innovation and business results, while creating the next generation of leaders. She has established Viacom’s Employee Resource Groups globally and has expanded key partnerships in international markets.
At Nickelodeon, Smalls collaborates closely with the President in managing day-to-day operations, as well as overseeing all corporate responsibility initiatives and relationships with external advocates and regulators. Under her leadership, Nickelodeon has implemented award-winning pro-social campaigns.
Smalls is a founding member of the Black Economic Alliance and serves on numerous boards, including the American Theatre Wing, the International African American Museum, the James Beard Foundation and Synovus Bank/South Carolina.
