As a seasoned executive with decades of experience, Anthony Ray has demonstrated exceptional leadership achievement and a strategic vision throughout his career. His passion for civic engagement, relationship development, and coalition building has led him to establish a vast network of key government officials, higher education administrators, non-profit and corporate leaders.
As the Founder of The HBCU Nation and Creator, Producer, and Host of the nationally syndicated HBCU Nation Radio Show, Anthony remains a staunch advocate for our nation's HBCUs, working tirelessly to preserve and strengthen these incredible incubators of innovation and excellence.
Throughout his career, Anthony has been committed to transforming broken and under-performing teams, departments, and organizations.
Currently, as the Founder and CEO of Be Prepared America, Anthony is advancing and improving the effectiveness of America's workforce development programs. He partners with municipalities, businesses, and organizations to provide insights and strategies developed from his varied personal and professional experiences, spanning the military, business, nonprofits, and government. His goal is to enhance community-centric workforce readiness, achieve economic success for all within the workplace and community.
Anthony Ray is a high-energy, transformational servant-leader who has made a substantial impact on the communities he serves. With his extensive experience, passion for civic engagement, and strategic vision, he is a sought-after leader and collaborator across industries.
About Me
Anthony Ray is a gifted facilitator, serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, writer, and film producer with over four decades of experience in leadership. He is a strategic visionary with a passion for civic engagement, relationship development, and coalition building. Throughout his career, Anthony has established an extensive network of key government officials, higher education administrators, non-profit and corporate leaders.
As the Founder of The HBCU Nation and Creator, Producer, and Host of the nationally syndicated HBCU Nation Radio Show, Anthony remains a staunch advocate for our nation's historically black colleges and universities. He cultivates relationships with Presidents/Chancellors, policy makers, students, alumni, and major stakeholders to preserve and strengthen these incredible incubators of innovation and excellence.
With his new role as Founder and Chairman of Be Prepared America, Anthony is committed to partnering with municipalities, businesses, and organizations seeking to advance and improve the effectiveness of America's workforce development programs. Leveraging insights and strategies developed from his diverse personal and professional experiences spanning military, business, non-profits, and government, he enhances community-centric workforce readiness, achieving economic success for all with equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and community.
Anthony is a transformational servant-leader, specializing in transforming broken and under-performing teams, departments, and organizations. He bridges the gap in today's workplace and culture on matters related to the Great Generation, Boomers, GenXers, and Millennials, building collaborative and productive teams in this Moment of racial and social economic justice in America.
As the Founder of Voice of The People Ministries, Anthony is highly sought for counsel as a Congregational and Church Growth Strategist, particularly in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. He is also the author of several books that inspire Christian readers, including "The Coming Kingdom Millennium, How to Position and Prepare Yourself NOW to Reign with Him," and "The Planet Called Heaven."
Anthony Ray's diverse experience, strategic vision, and passion for community and faith-based initiatives make him a sought-after keynote speaker, facilitator, and consultant. His unique ability to transform broken and under-performing teams is valued more than ever in today's complex and changing world.