James Delorey
As an independent communications strategist, James works to sharpen messaging, fulfill missions, deepen relationships, and strengthen institutions, to help "Build a Community of Good."
James has advised some of America’s most respected organizations, institutions, and corporations. He has directed projects for clients such as the Actors’ Equity Association, American Heart Association, National Wildlife Federation, WGBH-Boston Educational Foundation, Barr Foundation, ConEdison, Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Intel, ESPN, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. James served as the lead research analyst for U.S. Senator Joe Manchin since his 2004 campaign for Governor of West Virginia, and directed research for the Massachusetts Democratic Party, Governor Chet Culver of Iowa, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin of West Virginia, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Delaware Governor John Carney, and Congressman Pat Ryan.
James advised Scouts for Equality in its historic campaign to build an inclusive, vibrant, and strong Boy Scouts of America. James currently serves on the national BSA Alumni Committee, Scouting America's International Committee, and on the Executive Board of the Greater New York Councils. He is also on the Board of Directors of Digital Public Square, a not-for-profit dedicated to targeted and sustainable advocacy, working to understand the impact of mis/disinformation on the most vulnerable, fighting intolerance online, and driving public participation.
James earned degrees at McGill University in Montreal and at the New School for Social Research. Because of his strange-but-true hockey stories, calm demeanor and ready smile, James is often mistaken for a Canadian. He is, in fact, a native Bostonian and Eagle Scout, born on the Fourth of July.