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Judge Glenda Hatchett
Once upon a time an elder in an Altanta church told a girl of six  “Run on” “Run On” and the little girl did.
That little girl put herself through university and became the highest paid African American executive at Delta Airlines. She had all the trappings of success.  Then the phone rang and her life changed and her decision in that moment has changed the lives of hundreds of children who would have been given up on.

She’s strong, savvy and resolute.  She’s intuitive, concerned and compassionate.  She’s a realist, an innovator and a leader.  She’s Judge Glenda A. Hatchett, and she knows the difference between achieving success and making a difference. A visionary who knows how to get results, Judge Hatchett is renowned in the legal community for her groundbreaking courtroom style.  Best known for her revolutionary “interventions,” she is widely respected for her work with today’s youth, which not only sets her apart from other judges, but also establishes her as a leader in the justice system nationwide. 

Judge Hatchett is also the author of the national bestseller, Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say (Harper Collins, 2003), based on her extensive professional experiences as a jurist and her own personal experience as a mother of two boys. The Judge also serves as national spokesperson for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a non-profit volunteer organization that trains volunteers to represent abused and neglected children and help them navigate the court system. In May 2005, Judge Hatchett received a special honor at the Mayor of New York City’s residence, Gracie Mansion.  Katherine Oliver, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, presented Judge Hatchett with the Mayor’s “Made In NY” award for her contribution to New York City’s daytime television community. 

When asked about her numerous accolades and awards, Judge Hatchett will always point out that her most important accomplishment is her ability to have a positive impact on the lives of troubled youth and their families.  As evidenced by her popular, award-winning, nationally syndicated television series Judge Hatchett – which begins its seventh season in 2007 – Judge Hatchett defines a whole new courtroom television approach, and continues to urge viewers to become mentors to at-risk youth in their communities.