Sam Nejabat is a successful businessman and humanitarian who grew up in San Diego, attended UC Berkeley (BA), Dartmouth College (MA), and received his JD from the U.C. Berkeley School of Law. Sam worked in the Obama Administration and is presently the Chief Executive Officer of SJN Properties.
Gavin Newsom recently formally appointed Sam to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development as well as the San Diego County Fair Board of Directors. Sam is the son of immigrants who came to the US in 1979, fleeing persecution. When Sam's parents arrived in the United States, they had less than $1,000 in their pockets, yet with hard work and determination, both attended medical school. His parents achieved the American Dream of a comfortable life for themselves and a promising future for their son.
Sam is also the founder of the LN Foundation, which has recently focused on addressing the issue of homelessness by providing aid, customized LN Foundation backpack homeless kits, and by partnering with local shelters and community centers.
"My focus is on people. Many people in our communities aren't given a true opportunity to succeed. As a son of a real-life American success story, my parents have instilled in me the value in giving back to my community. I'm blessed to have a successful business career and want to use my success and experience to help others."