In this episode of the Pitch Black Podcast, Stephen Green sits down with Samantha Hosein (she/her), Director of DEI at Instrument—a leading digital brand and experience innovation company based in Portland.

Samantha shares her journey into diversity, equity, and inclusion work, rooted in a deep commitment to education and community. From classroom conversations to corporate boardrooms, her path has always centered on building belonging.

Together, she and Stephen explore how community shows up during moments of crisis, what it takes to build inclusive spaces—especially for youth—and how programs like Build Week at Instrument turn DEI values into tangible action.

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to DEI and Samantha’s Personal Journey
05:04 – Navigating Crisis and Community Engagement
09:47 – The Role of Education in DEI
14:57 – Transitioning to Instrument and Corporate DEI
20:10 – Build Week: Collaboration and Community Impact
30:09 – Advice for Engaging in DEI Work

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