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Meet Cemeré James

Cemeré James is a strategic executive, change catalyst, and team mentor. As a natural public speaker, Cemeré excels in highly visible executive roles, instilling confidence in organizational leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders through effective communication and transparency. 

Cemeré’s advocacy extends to breaking down racial barriers and supporting public policy changes that mitigate the impact of institutional racism. She a proven track record of leadership in national non-profits dedicated to supporting Black children, setting them up for success in education and life. She actively connects with community leaders and policymakers, seeking common ground to support Black communities through advocacy and systemic reform.

With a skill set encompassing racial equity and diversity advocacy, early childhood education policy, non-profit program development, continuous improvement planning, public speaking, and large-scale systems reform, Cemeré is a dynamic force for positive change. Her proficiency in organizational culture development, staff retention and development, fundraising, grant management, training, coaching, mentorship, and relationship building positions her as a multifaceted leader dedicated to fostering equity and positive transformation.