SEAN JAMES

Board Member

Sean James is an exceptionally skilled graphic designer, boasting a remarkable 18 years of experience in the field. For a significant portion of his career, he dedicated 15 years to crafting video game packaging and various marketing assets for the renowned company, Activision, Inc. During his tenure at Activision, Inc., he demonstrated his ingenuity by successfully managing creative work in-house, resulting in substantial savings of over $790K in agency costs.

Sean, originally from Kenner, LA, discovered his passion for drawing at age 5. Graduating from St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, he pursued Journalism and Business at the University of St. Thomas. As an editorial cartoonist, he earned accolades like the Mark of Excellence Award and First Place for Best Editorial Cartoon. Sean's upbringing led him to establish his own apparel company, dotado™ apparel, and graphic design company, gifted compositions LLC, a graphic design company known for its work with underserved businesses and business owners.

What does economic power mean to me?

Economic power is about freedom, equality, and influence. Through education, financial literacy, and opportunity, Black communities around the country and the world can achieve real economic power.