James is an award-winning designer, educator, and speaker. A design leader with 16 years of experience driving user experience design, design systems, and content strategy across enterprise and SaaS environments, he has a proven ability to architect scalable systems, mature UX operations, and align cross-functional partners around a unified design vision. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams, building structured content and metadata models, and delivering accessible, high-performance digital experiences. Bring a platform-mindset, human-centered approach, and strong strategic leadership that helps to elevate design maturity and lead complex platform engagements.
He is celebrated for his distinctive voice in storytelling and for his understanding of people far beyond what is seen or said. Born into a creative military family and a graduate from the Maryland Institute College of Art, he was encouraged to pursue his creative crafts at a young age. He has also written and contributed to design articles and brand governance for graphic and UX design in the government sector.
James' personal mission is to use his creativity to inspire joy and growth, and to help others do the same. From software design to writing and performing poetry to teaching and mentoring, he puts his talents to work for the betterment of society and to lay the foundation for others to build on.