Jake Harriman — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Recipient of the Unsung Hero of Compassion, presented by His Holiness The Dalai Lama
Founder and CEO of More Perfect Union (since 2020), focused on building a viable center in American politics and a nationwide movement for unity and reform
Founded Nuru International (2007) to eradicate extreme poverty in vulnerable regions and help end violent extremism
Helped draft, introduce, and pass the Global Fragility Act of 2019 to prevent conflict and stabilize fragile regions
Served seven and a half years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Platoon Commander, including two combat tours in Iraq
Holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy

Biography

Jake Harriman graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and earned a B.S. in Systems Engineering.

He served seven and a half years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Platoon Commander in both the Infantry and Force Recon, leading four operational deployments, including two combat tours in Iraq.

Following his military service, Harriman pursued an MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.