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Dr. James Wadley is a highly sought-after speaker, trainer, and thought leader in sexuality, relationships, and cultural diversity. Over the past decade, he has delivered compelling keynotes, workshops, and presentations at prestigious universities, professional conferences, and media outlets across the globe. From exploring the nuances of sex therapy supervision to addressing the intersection of race and sexuality, Dr. Wadley brings depth, authenticity, and transformative insights to every engagement. His extensive portfolio reflects his commitment to advancing conversations around sexual health, cultural competence, and inclusive practices.
Browse his comprehensive list of speaking engagements below to discover the breadth and impact of his professional contributions.
Presented Reimagining Sex Therapy Supervision and Advocacy for Sex Coach U (July, 2022).
Presented Leading Conversations about Black Sexualities and Identities for the Society for Advancement for Sexual Health’s Summer Institute (July, 2022).
Presented Unpacking “Good” Supervision I & II for the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (July, 2022).
Served as relationship and communication expert and guest on WURD (900 AM) talk radio The slap heard around the world: A discussion about Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Chris Rock (April, 2022).
Served as relationship and communication expert and guest on WURD (900 AM) talk radio The Possibilities and probabilities of friendship on Valentine’s Day (February, 2022).
Rosser, B.R.S., Mkoka, D.A., Lukumay, G.G., Mgopa, L.R., Trent, M., Ross, M.W., Kohli, N., Massawe, A.F., Mkonyi, E., Mushy, S,.E., Mwakawanga, D.L., Rolhoff, C., Wadley, J., Bonilla, Z.E. (2021). Development of an African-centric sexual health curriculum for midwifery, nursing and medical students and providers in Tanzania. 25th Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health, Cape Town, South Africa [Virtual], September 9-12.
Ross, M.W., Leshabari, S., Rolhoff, C., Mkoka, D.A., Lukumay, G.G., Mgopa, L.R., Trent, M., Kohli, N., Massae, A.F., Mkonyi, E., Mushy, S.E., Mwakawanga, D.L., Wadley, J., Bonilla, J.E., Mohammed, I., Rosser, B. R.S. (2021). Evaluating the sexual health education for professionals scale in a pilot course for health care professions: a Tanzanian trial. 25th Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health, Cape Town, South Africa [Virtual], September 9-12.
Presented “Sexual Diversity” for Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (February, 2021)
Presented “Sexuality Leadership: Inspiring Community Engagement, Social Empowerment, and Transformational Influence.” Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (September, 2020).
Presented “I don’t think I got all that much out of supervision…” Getting what you want and need out of sex therapy supervision.” Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (September, 2020).
Keynote presentation, “Mmmmmm…Not right now, Bae. Let’s put the kids to bed early so I can get some of that WAP”: Exploring the possibilities and probabilities of liberated pleasure and intimacy while quarantined.” World Sexual Health Day-North America Conference (September, 2020).
Closing Keynote presentation, “I love you, but you need to take yo’ ass home.”Boundary formation, maintenance, and severance in polyamorous relationships. AltSex NYC Conference (May, 2020).
Keynote presentation “Politics and Practice of Sex Education and Sex Therapy” at the North Carolina Sex Education Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina (August, 2019).
Presented “The Art of Sex Therapy Supervision” at the Association of Black Psychologists conference in Orlando, FL (July, 2019).
Co-presented “Art of Sex Therapy Supervision” at the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists national conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (June, 2019).
Presented “Drugs, Race, and Sex in Trenton, New Jersey” at the Caribbean Studies Association Conference in Santa Marta, Colombia (June, 2019).
Keynote panel presentation “Politics make strange bedfellows: Interplay of gender, race, and class” at the Multiplicity of the Erotic (MOTE) conference in Chicago, IL (May, 2019).
Presented “Would you marry you?” at Winston Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (March, 2019).
Co-presented “Art of Sex Therapy Supervision” at the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists national conference in Denver, Colorado (July, 2018).
Presented “Sexuality Education and Leadership at HBCUs” at the Caribbean Studies Association Conference in Havana, Cuba (June, 2018).
Keynote presentation “I didn’t know it was going to be this hard: Strategies for getting through your doctoral program,” at the Options Without Walls Conference in Philadelphia, PA (March, 2018).
Presented “Sexuality Activism: Intentional and Strategic Community Engagement” at the National Sexuality Education Conference (December, 2017).
Interviewed for the Washington Post for a column entitled “Turkey Drop.” (November, 2017).
Interviewed for Playboy.com for a column devoted to sex positivity and BDSM (November, 2017).
Keynote presentation “Black Love, Black Relationships, Black Sexuality” at the World Sexual Health Day at Stanford University (October, 2017).
Served as moderator for faculty led panel, “Higher education’s major challenges in the 21st century and their impact on HBCU survivability and sustainability” at Lincoln University (October, 2017).
Presented, “Me, you, us: Understanding sexual diversity” for Modern Sex Therapy Institute in Chicago, Illinois (October, 2017).
Presented “It doesn’t matter to me what color you are…”: Sexuality supervision and clinical considerations of those who are of different racial/ethnic backgrounds at the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists Summer Institute in St. Louis, Missiouri (August, 2017).
Presented, “Health, wellness, and healthy conflict resolution,” for FMC Corporation Philadelphia, PA (August, 2017).
Co-presented “Art of Sex Therapy Supervision” at the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists national conference in Las Vegas, NV (June, 2017).
Co-presented “Sex therapy Supervision: Where the Rubber Meets the Road” at the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists national conference in Las Vegas, NV (June, 2017).
Keynote presentation, “Multicultural Sexuality: What I didn’t know” for the Pennsylvania Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (March, 2017).
Keynote presentation “Black Sexual Lives Matter” at Swarthmore College (February, 2017).
Presented “Side Jawn: Clinical Considerations for Infidelity as it Relates to the Person”
“Outside of a Primary Relationship” at the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors Conference in Dallas, TX (February, 2017).
Presented “We are in a relationship….We are not in relationship: Clinical Considerations for Infidelity as it Relates to the Person Outside of a Primary Relationship” at the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors Conference in New Orleans, LA (February, 2017).
Keynote presentation, “#Blacksexuallivesmatter” at the National Sexuality Education Conference in Atlantic City, NJ (December, 2016).
Keynote presentation, “Loving More of Me When There is More Than Three” at the PolyDallas Millenium Conference in Dallas, Texas (July, 2016).