James Shackelford, APR

James Shackelford, APR has a strong background in public relations and communications. James currently serves as a Member of the Advisory Council at Harvard Business Review, where they provide valuable insights and advice. Prior to this, they were a Member of the Public Relations Program Advisory Board at St. John's University, contributing their expertise to the development of the program. James also held the position of Vice President of Public Information at amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, overseeing communications, marketing, and talent. James is a member of the Forbes Communications Council, where they collaborate with other communications professionals. Earlier in their career, James served as the Head of Global Communications and Content at Aon. James also founded and served as the Chief Executive Officer of SomaComm Public Relations. Throughout their career, James has demonstrated strong leadership and expertise in the field of communications.

James Shackelford, APR holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Rights from Columbia University.