James L. Clark – Keynote and Motivational Speaker

James L. Clark believes his purpose on Planet Earth is to serve others by being a loving, passionate, and powerful example of how to live a productive, meaningful, and positive life. He’s spent his entire life dedicated to the welfare of others, especially in times of crisis.

James L. Clark at the New Orleas Convention Center during Hurricane Katrina

Making a Difference

James is a founding member of Boots on the Ground, which he helped setup in 2010 after his first deployment to Haiti in the wake of the earthquake that destroyed much of the already beleaguered Caribbean nation’s capital city, and surrounding areas. An estimated 300,000 people died, another 1.5 million were displaced, and hundreds of thousands of children were orphaned. James arrived with a small group two days after the disaster struck, beating the US Army’s 82nd Airborne to Port-au-Prince, and immediately began providing medical care to injured survivors. Since then, he has deployed all over the world to help those in need in places like Japan, Nepal, and Mexico after major disasters. Previously, James had deployed on his own to help others during other disasters to include Gulf Port, MS and New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. His actions in New Orleans earned him significant news coverage and a subsequent Hero award.

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James L. Clark is a Hero Award winning humanitarian, author, entrepreneur, veteran, and mentor. As a keynote and motivational speaker, he has the ability to inspire and move an audience to thrive professionally and personally.

  • James L. Clark rescues a cat from flooded home in New Orleans during Katrina
  • James L. Clark in front of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame in Port-au-Prince
  • James L. Clark atop Citadelle Laferrière in Northern Haiti
  • James L. Clark performing minor surgery on a man's ankle
  • James L. Clark dressing a wound in Port-au-Prince
  • James L. Clark in downtown New Orleans after the hurricane flooded the 9th Ward
  • James L. Clark with locals from New Orleans while helping with disaster recovery
  • James L. Clark in Haiti enjoying a rare cold beer with locals in Port-au-Prince
  • James L. Clark in front of the destroyed Presidental Pallace in Port-au-Prince
  • James L. Clark at the UN MINUSTAH Log Base in Port-au-Prince
  • James L. Clark with a young orphan girl in Port-au-Prince
  • James and Kelly, a Cuban-trained Haitian physician in Port-au-Prince after the Earthquake
  • James L. Clark in Kathmandu, Nepal about to leave to one of the hardest hit areas near the Chinese border.
  • James L. Clark speaking before a congresgation about humanitarian work.
  • James L. Clark with a young Haitian girl near Titanyen.
“…a true American hero. We need more people like him.”
Lou Ferrigno
James is a superb individual whom I know will continue to powerfully contribute to the communities he serves. I have huge respect for his commitment to serving others in time of need.
Senator Bill Frist, MD, United States Senate
I understand the importance of meticulous observation skills, an excellent ability to communicate, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to perform to exacting standards; these are characteristics required in achieving success. Characteristics I not only highly value, but have seen demonstrated by James.
Commander John Herrington, PhD, NASA