“Been around the world and I, I, I…”

Over the last 8 years James has spoken to thousands of college and high school students at various universities, conferences, and organizations around the country.  He has spoken to students in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia.  Consistently praised for his authentic and humorous approach to speaking, he has even won awards at various conferences for his workshops.  Pairing James’ speaking experience with his 10 years of working in Higher Education makes him a truly estimable resource for any college, university, and/or high school audience.

James has talked at the following schools, conferences, and companies:

Colleges/Universities:

  • Clemson University
  • College of Charleston
  • Eastern Connecticut State University
  • Florida International University
  • Fordham University
  • George Mason University
  • Kent State University
  • King’s College
  • Lander University
  • New Jersey City University
  • New York Institute of Technology
  • New York University
  • Northern Kentucky University
  • Pace University
  • Quinnipiac University
  • Roger Williams University
  • Rutgers University
  • SUNY Oneonta
  • University of Alabama – Huntsville
  • University of Arizona
  • University of California – Berkeley
  • University of Delaware
  • University of Florida
  • University of North Carolina – Charlotte
  • University of North Carolina – Wilmington
  • Western Connecticut State University
  • Western New England College

Conferences

  • The state of Alabama’s Resident Assistant Drive-in Conference (RADICAL)
  • Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values (AFLV)
  • Florida International University’s Leadership Summit
  • Fordham University Emerging Leaders (FUEL) Program
  • National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH)
  • National Black Greek Leadership Conference
  • Northeast Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (NEACURH)
  • South Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (SAACURH)
  • South Carolina Organization for Residence Education (SCORE)
  • South Carolina College Personnel Association (SCCPA) Fall Drive-in
  • Southeastern Panhellenic Conference (SEPC)

Companies/Organizations:

  • Concepts of Independence, Inc.
  • Young Presidents Organization (YPO-WPO)
  • Metro New York City Rotary Club