James’ approach to community development is grounded in his belief that successful events stem from authentic hospitality. James brings over 15 years of experience in community and political organizing from California to Washington DC. Professionally James’ experience spans from software engineering to hospitality and event management, including developing bespoke experiences uplifting local voices and partnering with internationally recognized brands. He has developed, incubated and scaled solutions globally. James is excited to expand on the legacy of activism at PRIDEChicago.