A Pillar of Hope
Cal State Fullerton — Titan Magazine
A profile of James's transition from the Marine Corps to Cal State Fullerton, his support for student veterans, and his veterans advocacy on Capitol Hill.
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- 01 Featured Profiles & Media
- 02 Public Speaking
- 03 Public Service in Action
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Media & Speaking Library
Independent profiles are featured first, followed by documented speaking and public-service work. External links open the original publisher's website.
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Featured Profiles & Media
Titan of Empowerment
Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Fullerton profiles James's path from Marine Corps service to student leadership and advocacy through the university's Veterans Resource Center.
Warrior-Scholar Project Student Spotlight
Warrior-Scholar Project
A student spotlight on James's journey from Marine Corps service into higher education and public service.
Student Veterans Fight for Veteran Benefits on Capitol Hill
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Campus Kicks Off Veteran and Military Appreciation Month
Cal State Fullerton News
Coverage of the 2022 flag-raising ceremony, where James spoke about his transition from Marine service and support from the Veterans Resource Center.
Campus Veterans Resources Promote Camaraderie
Cal State Fullerton News
Coverage of the Student Veterans Association and Veterans Resource Center, including remarks from James as association president.
Orange County Business Journal Feature
Orange County Business Journal
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Additional Verified Media
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Remarks & presentations
Public Speaking
2022 Flag Raising Ceremony Speech
Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Fullerton's event coverage documents James's remarks at the Veteran and Military Appreciation Month flag-raising ceremony.
VFW / Student Veterans of America Legislative Fellowship Policy Proposal
VFW / Student Veterans of America Legislative Fellowship
Titan Magazine documents James's legislative fellowship and his advocacy for mental-health resources within the VFW.
Fullerton College Alumni Speaker Speech
Fullerton College
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September 11 Candlelight Ceremony Speech
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2021 Flag Raising Ceremony Speech
Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Fullerton's coverage includes James's remarks as Student Veterans Association president at the 2021 flag-raising ceremony.
Documented work
Public Service in Action
Green & Gold Aide Visits Naval Site
U.S. House of Representatives — Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program
The official program documents James's participation in a congressional delegation visit to Naval Air Station North Island as a 2024 Green & Gold Aide.
Veterans on the Hill — Cal State DC Scholars
Cal State Fullerton News
Cal State Fullerton's 2022 DC Scholars roster lists James's internship placement with Veterans on the Hill in the office of U.S. Rep. Lou Correa.
Additional Public-Service Work
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Congressional veterans outreach, community engagement, and government-related appearances will be added only when a supporting source is available.
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