James Anderson

James Anderson

Keynote Speaker: Criminal Justice Reform Advocate & Social Entrepreneur; Co-Founder of Anti-Recidivism Coalition; Social Impact Leader at The Yerba Mate Co.

James Anderson Biography

James Anderson is a criminal justice reform activist, social entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, an organization dedicated to supporting formerly incarcerated individuals. Anderson's background includes personal experience with the juvenile justice system, which informs his work in criminal justice advocacy and reentry support. After his release from incarceration, Anderson focused on supporting others with similar experiences.

Anderson co-founded the Anti-Recidivism Coalition with Hollywood producer Scott Budnick, helping to establish it as a model for criminal justice reform. The organization serves as a support network for formerly incarcerated individuals and advocates for policy changes to reduce incarceration and improve reentry outcomes. Anderson graduated from UCLA with double honors while contributing to the organization's development. He and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition participated in a statewide coalition that advocated for Proposition 57, which shifted the authority to decide whether a person under 18 is tried as an adult from district attorneys to judges.

Anderson's advocacy includes speaking engagements at the White House and meetings with political officials, including President Barack Obama. He has spoken alongside John Legend in Sacramento on criminal justice reform and has been appointed to the State Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention by the Governor of California. Anderson has also served on the Executive Board for the Coalition for Juvenile Justice, the Board of Directors for the John M. Lloyd Foundation, and the Advisory Board for the California Alliance for Youth and Community Justice.

In addition to his nonprofit work, Anderson has pursued social entrepreneurship in the corporate sector. After leaving the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, he focused on integrating social impact into business models. Anderson led the development of The Yerba Mate Co.'s social impact initiative to hire 10,000 system-affected individuals worldwide. He is also the co-founder of "Los Mayores," a Latin-owned and inspired streetwear brand.

Anderson has spoken nationally to raise awareness about youth involvement in delinquency and the importance of reentry programs. His experience as a formerly incarcerated individual, honors graduate, and advocate positions him as a credible voice in criminal justice reform and social entrepreneurship.

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James Anderson Videos

David Gregory, NBC - Meet the Press
James Anderson, Fellow, Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Shares His ...
Mentoring's Role in Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline (2014 ...

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James Anderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Government, Law, Social Activism, Youth, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Overcoming Adversity, Motivational, Leadership, Art & Design, Fashion, Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship.

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James Anderson generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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James Anderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Government and Law. The estimated speaking fee range to book James Anderson for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. James Anderson generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Michael Time, Fania Davis and Hill Harper. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Anderson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 23/07/2026.

James Anderson Videos

David Gregory, NBC - Meet the Press
James Anderson, Fellow, Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Shares His ...
Mentoring's Role in Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline (2014 ...
James Anderson - YouTube
  • How do I book James Anderson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like James Anderson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for James Anderson, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for James Anderson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book James Anderson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for James Anderson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire James Anderson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does James Anderson speak about?

    James Anderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Government, Law, Social Activism, Youth, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Overcoming Adversity, Motivational, Leadership, Art & Design, Fashion, Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship.
  • Where does James Anderson travel from?

    James Anderson generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for James Anderson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James Anderson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book James Anderson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James Anderson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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