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James Kevin Lewis

Born April 29, 1954 in San Diego, CA

Nonprofit & Corporate Executive

Founder of CharisNP Management & Consulting, Long Beach, CA

M.A. in Global Leadership, 2011, from Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA

Brief Bio: Having spent several of my teen years in Okinawa and saw technical support missionary service in Papua New Guinea and the Philippines, this provided an invaluable expanded cross-cultural worldview and better understanding of diversity within government, community, business, and faith-based sectors.

My passion is stewarding beneficial community change. My vision is for sustainable government, business and nonprofit organizations providing long-term community benefit.

Over 20 years of executive leadership in corporate and nonprofit organizations give me an ability to see needs and collaborative solutions and partnerships.

I have over 18 years of volunteer and pro bono service in neighborhoods, city and county government, and nonprofits, representing over 30 organizations, 12 in a leadership position – more than 18 right here in Long Beach!

As a life-long learner, I understand that no person has all the answers. Completing my M.A. in Global Leadership two years ago expanded my view of what community really is and how leaders can effect change. It also proved I still have much to learn from others, and gave me a desire to see the next generation of leaders fully empowered and engaged in our city.

​I've been married for 35 years to my wonderful life-mate, Leslie, who has put up and partnered with me on our varied path through life and ministry with our four children.

Specialties: Nonprofit Management | Fund Development | Organizational Assessment | Public Relations | Communications | Community Development and Collaboration | Strategic Planning | Consulting