James Sims III

James Sims III has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. James recently worked at Northwestern Medicine as a Program Director, Communications, responsible for overseeing communication programs. Prior to that, they were the Program Manager, Inclusion at the same company. James also served as the Manager, Social Media at Northwestern Medicine, where they managed social media activities.

Before joining Northwestern Medicine, James was the President & CEO of Tre MarCom Consulting, where they provided consulting services to clients. James also served as a Board Member at SocialMedia.org Health, representing the organization in high-level discussions with senior leaders at major hospitals.

James was the Senior Communications Manager at IDP Foundation, Inc., where they developed and implemented communications strategies and drove advocacy for a non-profit foundation focused on education in Africa. Prior to that, they worked as an Account Supervisor at Burrell Communications, developing communication and social media strategies for various clients. James also served as a Social Media Manager at VOA Associates Incorporated, responsible for developing and implementing a social media strategy for a global architectural design firm.

James's experience also includes working as a Communications Manager at ParkWhiz, where they managed marketing programs for an e-commerce startup, and as a Public Relations Account Director at XA, The Experiential Agency, Inc.

Overall, James Sims III has a strong background in communications, social media, and marketing, with experience in various industries and positions.

James Sims III completed their bachelor's degree in Fashion Marketing and Management at The Art Institutes from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, from 2002 to 2006, they earned their bachelor's degree in Italian Language and Literature from the University of Michigan. In addition to their degrees, they obtained certifications in Diversity and Inclusion from eCornell in 2022 and Multichannel Marketing Communications from DePaul University in 2017.