James serves as an Outreach Assistant for the Heartland Region of the USGLC. Prior to joining, James interned in the offices of Representative Trey Gowdy and Senator Tim Scott, both of South Carolina. He is a recent graduate from American University, with a major in International Service, focused on global health and conflict resolution. James also studied in Madrid, Spain furthering his comparative analysis of Western European vs. U.S. health systems. James is originally from Greenville, South Carolina.