Public Leader · Educator · Speaker
James Earl Hollywood III
Founder & CEO, Hollywood Enterprise & Associates · Statewide Leader, NAMI Maryland
contact@jamesearlhollywood.com
jamesearlhollywood.com
Baltimore, Maryland
Available worldwide
@jamesehollywood
About
James Earl Hollywood III is a public leader, educator, and speaker based in Baltimore, Maryland, with over a decade of experience across public service, education, mental health, and community systems. Shaped by lived experience and rooted in faith and family, his message moves audiences from intention to action. A husband, minister, and father of nine, James speaks with the rare combination of research-driven insight and heartfelt purpose that connects with any room, from the block to the global stage.
Signature Speaking Topics
01Building Safer CommunitiesFrom violence prevention to housing, workforce, and real public safety.
02Mental Health & Community HealingBreaking stigma, building awareness, and connecting people to hope.
03Youth Justice & System ReformShifting narratives, building pathways, keeping young people out of harm's way.
04Faith, Leadership & FamilyValues that anchor strong people and stronger communities.
05Public Service & Civic EngagementLocal leadership, participation, and the work of self-government.
Formats
- Keynote
- Workshop / Training
- Panel / Moderator
- Sermon / Faith gathering
- Classroom / Lecture
- Town hall
- In-person or virtual
- U.S. & international
At a Glance
10+Years in public service & education
4Continents of partners & coalitions
15+Boards & coalitions served
2Organizations founded & led
Roles & Affiliations
- NAMI Maryland · Statewide Leader, Board Member
- Coalition for Juvenile Justice · Treasurer / Secretary
- Global Council on Boys and Men · Chairperson
- State of Maryland · Climate Advisory Council
- Annie E. Casey Foundation · Partner
- Professor, University of Baltimore & Anne Arundel CC
Education
- Dual Ph.D. in progress · Public Policy & Social Leadership
- M.S., Strategic Communications
- M.P.A., Public Administration
- B.A., Criminology / Pre-Law
James Earl Hollywood III