Rainier Edwards

Rainier Edwards, MBA, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and project management. Currently serving as a Senior DEI Coordinator at Nestlé Purina North America since August 2023, Rainier has previously held multiple roles at Noodle, including DEI Advisory Committee Member and Project Coordinator, as well as co-leading the Black Noodle Network Employee Resource Group. Additional experience includes serving as an Academic Project Specialist at Maryville University of Saint Louis and roles at Square and the State of Missouri, where Rainier contributed to DEI initiatives and customer success. Rainier holds a Master of Business Administration in Project Management from Walden University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Central State University.