Executive Leader · Educator · Speaker
James Earl Hollywood III
Founder & Executive Director, Together for You, Inc. · Founder & Principal Consultant, Hollywood Enterprise & Associates
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Ellicott City, Maryland
Available worldwide
@jamesehollywood
About
James Earl Hollywood III is an executive leader, educator, and speaker based in Ellicott City, Maryland, with more than fifteen years of experience across juvenile justice, behavioral health, education, and workforce systems. Shaped by lived experience and rooted in faith and family, his message moves audiences from intention to action. A 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
15+Years across justice, health, education & workforce
$27MFederal program portfolio managed
100%Audit compliance, three consecutive years
202540 Under 40 Honoree
Roles & Affiliations
- Together for You, Inc. · Founder & Executive Director
- Coalition for Juvenile Justice · Executive Treasurer (2025–26)
- Global Boys Council · Chair
- Maryland Comptroller · Climate Advisory Council
- NAMI Maryland · Former Deputy Director
- Adjunct Professor, University of Baltimore & Anne Arundel CC
Education
- Doctor of Social Leadership (candidate)
- M.S., Strategic Communications
- M.P.A., Public Administration
- B.A., Criminology / Pre-Law
James Earl Hollywood III