James has more than 20 years of experience working in the nonprofit healthcare/patient advocacy sectors and is a graduate of the University of South Florida. James joined the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) in 2005 and served many years overseeing the Marketing and Communications department until transitioning to VP/Chief of Staff in 2023. In March 2024, he was named Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the organization. He is responsible for managing the organization’s operations, including overseeing all organization departments, corporate partner development, strategic planning, staff managem...read more