James joined High Spirit Community Farm in May 2026 with a background in human services, education, and advocacy. He has supported individuals with disabilities in residential and educational settings, as well as justice-involved individuals navigating recovery, employment, and reentry into their communities.
He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, minors in Arabic and Sociology, and a certificate in Criminology and the Criminal Justice System.
James values genuine connections with people and especially appreciates how everyone at High Spirit brings something different to the community and feels free to be themselves.
He enjoys a good laugh and loves being an uncle to his niece in California. He’s also a proud cat dad to Sage and Peach.
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