Corey James

Corey James serves as the Chief Equity, Outreach, and Initiatives Officer at JumpStart Inc., leading efforts to promote equity, outreach, and strategic initiatives for economic development in Ohio. Corey also fulfills the role of Program Facilitator at MORTAR, focusing on empowering historically marginalized entrepreneurs. At the Marcus Graham Project, Corey works on Strategic Partnerships to nurture the next generation of talent in the media and marketing sectors. As President of James Consulting Company, Corey specializes in business development, creative strategy, and corporate entertainment consulting. Previous experience includes positions at the Cleveland Cavaliers, where Corey held various titles related to diversity, inclusion, and corporate partnerships, alongside roles focused on business development and sales. Corey's early career includes an internship with The Walt Disney Company, where high guest satisfaction was maintained. Corey holds a BA in Marketing from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.