About James Freeman

JAMES FREEMAN, MA, CYC-P is the founder of Training Grounds and brings over 30 years of experience in community-based nonprofits from direct care to senior leadership roles. He holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership and has received multiple career awards for his training and contributions in the field of youth and family services. He has served on international boards including the Association of Children’s Residential and Community Services and is an associate member of the California Alliance for Child and Family Services.

Training Grounds is where nonprofit leaders sharpen their skills, strengthen their mindset, and prepare for real-world challenges. Just as elite athletes train for peak performance, organizations need a space to develop strong, capable leaders at every level. When leaders grow, decisions improve, teams perform better - and the impact of your organization reaches further.