The Honorable Ronald A. Wilson

Able to provide a variety of presentations from large lectures to small conversations.

Judge Ronald A. Wilson was the first full time African American Chief Magistrate in Arizona history. He was also one of the youngest Chief Judges in the country at the time at the age of 33. Ron served as faculty for the Arizona Supreme Court Judicial College where he taught courses on Community Courts and Restorative Justice. In addition, Ron has presented at conferences on topics such as Implicit Bias, Cultural Intelligence, The Value of Diversity, 1st Amendment, Inclusive Leadership, Effective Communication, Bystander Intervention, Restorative Justice and Mentoring. He has also served as the National Chairman for the American Bar Association Judicial Division Mental Health Court Committee, as well as, a member of the Editorial Board of the American Bar Association’s Judges Journal.

Ron has served as a Chief Diversity Officer, Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Dean, Title IX Coordinator and ADA Coordinator in higher education. Judge Wilson has also served on the board of directors for several local and national organizations including the Arizona Children’s Association, Devereux, American Association of University Administrators, and the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education.

Ron earned his law degree from Northeastern University School of Law after attaining a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University. Ron has received many honors and awards including; the NAACP Rosa Parks Living History Makers Award; the League of United Latin American Citizens Community Service Award; the Asa Philip Randolph Institute Ida B. Wells Social Justice Award; a Certificate of Appreciation from the Racial Reconciliation Outreach Network; a Certificate of Special Recognition from The Honorable Gabrielle Gifford, 8th Congressional District, U.S. Congress; and a Certificate of Special Recognition from the United States Army; 11th Signal Brigade. Ron is an Alum of the FBI Citizen’s Academy and holds certifications from the Department of Homeland Security in Community Emergency Response Teams, as well as, Incident Command and Emergency Response.

Judge Wilson is the founder and president of Ronald A. Wilson & Associates, LLC. The firm provides training to individuals and organizations on Leadership, Diversity, and Conflict Resolution. Ron is a Minister and Executive Coach for the Renaissance Christian Global Ministries, NGO, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Thomasina M. Portis and consultant for the United Nations.

Judge Wilson is a former foster child. He spent 15 years of his life in foster care and has had over 400 foster siblings. His hobbies include hiking, reading, mentoring and cooking.

No lighting, staging or sound requirements. Very flexible.