Hello! I'm James Shanks,

I'm a train driver for Transport for London, Northern Line and I've previously been a long-serving public servant in local government within enforcement, environment and communities. Effecting change through education and communication to establish strong community cohesion.

As a spokesperson and activist for mental health I have volunteered with Time to Change and the Human Library in the UK. I've Spoken at public events and workplace open house sessions. I have also provided training to those wishing to speak out on matters of mental health.

I am a confident public speaker with a succinct and clear style suitable for broadcast. I've been featured in training videos, on-screen and as a voice-over.

I have facilitated a mental health peer support group specialising in mood disorders based in Ottawa.

I'm working on a #Recovery of the #MindBodySpirit learning and sharing techniques with like-minded individuals.

I'm from and currently based in London, UK. I have lived in Ottawa, Canada and Tranas, Sweden.