James Earl Hollywood III

Founder & Executive Director

Founded and lead a community-based nonprofit dedicated to improving outcomes for youth, families, and communities through mentorship, education, workforce development, behavioral health awareness, leadership development, and community engagement.

• Established the organization from concept to operational nonprofit — strategic planning, governance development, program design, organizational infrastructure, and community engagement initiatives.
• Developed organizational mission, vision, strategic priorities, policies, procedures, and operational systems supporting long-term sustainability and growth.
• Recruited, supervised, and mentored 14 interns and 2 consultants across communications, public policy, graphic design, software development, UX design, grant writing, HR, and nonprofit management.
• Managed a multidisciplinary internship and consulting program providing workforce and leadership development for emerging professionals.
• Built collaborative partnerships with universities, nonprofits, government agencies, and faith-based organizations across Maryland, DC, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, national networks, and international collaborators.
• Directed organizational communications, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, public awareness, and community outreach.
• Oversaw budgeting, administration, compliance, board engagement, program planning, and operational management.

Founder & Principal Consultant

Lead a strategic consulting firm providing executive advisory services, organizational development, strategic planning, policy analysis, leadership development, workforce strategy, and systems improvement support to nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations.

• Established a consulting practice focused on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, public policy, behavioral health, youth development, workforce development, and systems transformation.
• Advised organizations on strategic planning, program development, stakeholder engagement, governance, and organizational growth.
• Facilitated strategic planning sessions, leadership retreats, stakeholder meetings, and organizational assessments.
• Provided expertise in juvenile justice, child welfare, behavioral health, education, workforce development, public administration, and community engagement.
• Supported development of performance measures, implementation strategies, partnership frameworks, and sustainable growth plans.
• Designed and delivered professional development, leadership training, coaching, and capacity-building for executives, managers, staff, and community leaders.

Deputy Director

Senior operational leader for Maryland's statewide affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness — operations, strategic initiatives, financial management, human resources, partnerships, and program implementation.

• Provided executive leadership and operational oversight for statewide behavioral health initiatives.
• Directed day-to-day operations: administration, grants management, compliance, HR, volunteer engagement, and stakeholder relations.
• Managed state-funded grants and contracts, ensuring compliance, fiscal accountability, and program performance.
• Supervised staff, contractors, interns, and volunteers; supported professional development and organizational culture.
• Led cross-functional coordination among program, finance, communications, development, and advocacy teams.
• Cultivated relationships with state agencies, elected officials, healthcare providers, foundations, sponsors, and community partners.
• Supported fundraising, sponsorship development, and donor engagement; key leader in statewide conferences, education programs, and advocacy campaigns.
• Collaborated with the Executive Director and Board on strategic planning and long-term growth.

Program Associate, Center for Systems Innovation

Supported national and multi-state systems reform initiatives improving outcomes for children, youth, families, and communities at one of the nation's leading philanthropies.

• Supported implementation of national and state-level reform initiatives in juvenile justice, child welfare, prevention, family strengthening, and youth development.
• Collaborated with public agencies, nonprofits, philanthropic partners, researchers, and community stakeholders.
• Facilitated stakeholder engagement involving government leaders, advocates, practitioners, youth, and families.
• Supported initiatives to reduce youth incarceration and strengthen community-based alternatives.
• Assisted development and dissemination of research, policy recommendations, implementation tools, and technical assistance resources.
• Coordinated learning communities, convenings, and cross-sector partnerships advancing systems transformation.

Community Partnership Director · Program Compliance Director · Family Services Assistant Manager

Progressive leadership within one of Arkansas's largest early childhood education organizations, supporting Head Start and Early Head Start operations across 13 counties.

• Directed community engagement, compliance monitoring, family services, and partnership development supporting thousands of children and families.
• Oversaw compliance with federal Head Start Performance Standards, state regulations, and grant requirements across multiple sites.
• Managed and monitored a $27 million federally funded program portfolio.
• Secured and documented $5.7+ million in non-federal share contributions through strategic partnerships.
• Achieved 100% audit compliance for three consecutive years through quality assurance systems, staff training, and continuous monitoring.
• Developed partnerships with school districts, government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and higher education institutions.
• Used data-driven decision-making to improve organizational performance and accountability.

Regional Youth Transition Specialist & Adult Education Instructor

Workforce development, career readiness, educational instruction, case management, and transition services for youth and young adults facing barriers to employment, education, and economic mobility.

• Delivered workforce development and employment readiness services in federally and state-funded programs.
• Provided career coaching, employment counseling, job placement, and individualized service planning.
• Facilitated adult education, career exploration, financial literacy, life skills, and workforce readiness training.
• Developed employer and community partnerships expanding employment opportunities.
• Coordinated supportive services — transportation, education resources, referrals, mentoring.
• Monitored outcomes for employment placement, credential attainment, and program completion.

Assistant Team Lead

Leadership and direct service coordination for justice-involved youth and families in community-based, residential, and transitional services.

• Supervised and coordinated services for youth in juvenile justice, behavioral health, and child welfare systems.
• Assisted daily management of case management teams providing individualized service plans.
• Facilitated family engagement, parent education groups, and family-centered interventions.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary case planning with schools, courts, probation, behavioral health providers, and community partners.
• Managed crisis intervention and de-escalation while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
• Supported youth reentry from residential placements back to schools, families, and communities.

Adjunct Professor

Teach undergraduate and college-in-prison courses in communication, writing, and professional development. Course areas: English Composition, Business Communications, Professional Communication, Written Communication, Workforce Readiness.

• Deliver instruction using evidence-based, student-centered learning approaches.
• Support incarcerated and justice-impacted students pursuing higher education.
• Develop instructional materials, assessments, and activities aligned with learning outcomes and accreditation standards.
• Provide academic coaching and mentoring for students from diverse backgrounds.

Adjunct Professor

Instruction in business, communication, and professional development. Course areas: BPA-111 Business Communications, BPA-113 Professional Communication, BPA-145 Communicating Effectively, BPA-162 Business and Professional Communication.

• Design instruction connecting academic learning with real-world workplace expectations.
• Use experiential learning, case studies, and applied communication exercises.
• Mentor students pursuing business, public service, nonprofit, and community careers.

Academic Coach

• Provided one-on-one academic coaching for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Assisted with academic planning, goal setting, time management, and persistence toward degree completion.
• Supported retention through proactive outreach and success planning.

Board Member → Executive Treasurer

Contributed to national juvenile justice reform through governance, strategic planning, policy development, and stakeholder engagement; advanced to the Executive Committee as Executive Treasurer (2025–2026) providing fiduciary oversight and strategic guidance. Recipient of the Five-Year Board Service Award (2026).

• Review financial statements, budgets, audits, fiscal policies, and long-range financial planning.

Vice Chair

Executive leadership for countywide initiatives honoring the legacy of Dr. King through education, civic engagement, volunteerism, and community partnership.

• Assist with strategic planning, program development, sponsorship cultivation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead budget planning and financial oversight for commission initiatives and annual MLK celebrations.
• Collaborate with county government, nonprofits, schools, faith communities, and business leaders.

Board Member

• Support governance, strategic planning, and community engagement expanding access to justice throughout Maryland.

Board Member

• Advise county leadership on economic mobility, workforce development, housing stability, and family well-being.

Vice President

Executive leadership and governance oversight for the statewide association representing Head Start and Early Head Start programs throughout Arkansas.

• Support statewide advocacy, policy development, professional development, and strategic planning for early childhood education.
• Collaborate with state and national partners to strengthen educational outcomes and family engagement.

Chair

Lead an international network of practitioners, advocates, educators, and community leaders focused on improving outcomes for boys and young men globally.

• Facilitate strategic planning and cross-sector collaboration addressing education, mental health, workforce development, fatherhood, and youth leadership.
• Coordinate global initiatives elevating the voices of boys and young men across diverse cultural contexts.

Chair

• Lead an international convening advancing policy, practice, and research on boys' and men's well-being, engaging government, nonprofit, education, behavioral health, and community sectors.

Country Representative (United States)

• Represent the U.S. in international youth leadership and community development initiatives supporting leadership development, social impact, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.

Global Mental Health Task Force

• Collaborate with international leaders, practitioners, researchers, and advocates to strengthen global mental health awareness, policy, and systems improvement.

United Nations Stakeholder Participation

• Participate in UN stakeholder processes on youth development, mental health, sustainable development, and global policy — including the Constructive Dialogues on Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants, and the Conference on a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons.
• Scheduled participant, 2026 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, New York.

International Partnerships & Collaboration

• Maintain relationships with organizations, universities, nonprofits, and community leaders across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean — supporting cross-cultural learning, leadership development, and community building. Collaborations include the DMUN Foundation and Global Africa Community Hive.