About James L. Clark
James L. Clark
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JAMES L. CLARK is an accomplished polymath who 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 a prolific author, medic with over 20 years experience, a seasoned traveler, adventurer, producer, inventor, veteran, entrepreneur, business leader, and speaker—just to name a few.
Born and raised in California under rather difficult circumstances, James dropped out of high school his sophomore year to join the military. While most rational people would discourage such a move, it had a profound impact on James and helped him become the determined humanitarian he is today.
Though he didn’t fair well in school growing up, James found academic life as an adult exhilarating . His subsequent accomplishments are not only improbable, but awe inspiring. In addition to a significant medical education, he graduated from a police academy, studied philosophy and law, earned an MBA in an unprecedented 10 months, and is the only American to graduate with a Masters of Science in Global Security from the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, at the Royal Military College of Science in England, with a focus on US Homeland Security.
The catalyst for forming BOOTS ON THE GROUND (BOTG), a non-profit humanitarian and charitable relief organization, was the time he spent helping the victims of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, and then the Haitians after the earthquake in January, 2010 killed and injured hundreds of thousands of people in less than a few minutes. What he witnessed during those two events crystallized his desire to make a difference where governments and large NGOs, too often bogged down in bureaucracy and red tape, are less effective.
In every respect, BOTG is James’ personality, desires, dreams for the world, hope for the future, and view of responsible global citizenry personified.
In 2008 James was awarded a Hero Award on national television for his actions in New Orleans, and his life-saving efforts in both New 
Orleans and Haiti have been featured on CNN, the BBC, Fox News, the CBS Evening News, and on the television show Heroes Among Us.
- Senator Bill Frist (R–Tenn.) says, “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.”
- Actor Lou Ferrigno, who played the Incredible Hulk on television, says, “A true hero. We need more people like you.”
- Author Martin Gardner said, “James is extremely intelligent and has an open and friendly personality. He is an exceptional presenter. I cannot imagine anyone not instantly liking him.”
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News Update >> Watch JAMES L. CLARK on the television shows HEROES AMONG US and THE DRS.
