Dr. Anika Ayana James is a storyteller of truth, a strategist of justice, and a veteran of leadership. With over a decade of service in the U.S. Navy and a lifetime dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices, Dr. James founded JustNarrative to build power through narrative.

As a global DEIA thought leader and author of Beyond the Margins, she transforms movements into messages—and messages into transformation. Her work weaves together transnational advocacy, legacy branding, and the cultural urgency of our time.

From keynote stages to community roundtables, she leads with empathy, intellect, and fire. Every word she crafts is a step toward equity, every partnership a blueprint for impact.

JustNarrative isn’t just a brand—it’s her blueprint for social change.