Reverend Derrick L. Green is an ordained Elder in the Seventh Day Adventist Church and was appointed to the Amistad Commission by Governor Phil Murphy in March 2022.

His connection with Governor Murphy dates back to January 2018 when he was appointed as the senior advisor on Diversity, Faith, Urban and Regional Growth during the first term of Governor Murphy's administration. Reverend Green has dedicated his life to addressing socio-economic injustice both domestically and throughout the Diaspora, focusing on designing and implementing public policies to help all people, particularly the faith-based community and their stakeholders.

After Governor Murphy's first term, Reverend Green left the administration to join the Governor's re-election committee. He led a successful Get Out the Vote (GOTV) operation, which resulted in delivering a significant majority of the African American vote to Governor Phil Murphy.
Reverend Green is a skilled political diplomat and campaigner who has devoted much of his life to empowering urban communities locally and internationally. He has advised heads of state, senators, governors, mayors, county executives, and numerous other elected officials and community leaders. In 2000, he served as the Projects Director to United States Senator Jon S. Corzine. In 2006, Reverend Green coordinated a campaign in Prince George's County, Maryland, where he was overwhelmingly elected to a four-year term on the Democratic Central Committee.

Reverend Green is also an entrepreneur and businessperson who is dedicated to helping others succeed. In March 2009, he founded Green Consultants, a Public Affairs and Political Consulting firm that advises both domestic and international clients. He has also been actively involved in organizations such as the 100 Black Men of Washington D.C. and vicinity and the NAACP. He has served on the Board of the Urban League of Essex County and currently dedicates his time to envisioning youth and family programs. Reverend Green has received numerous awards for his work, including recognition from The People's Club of Nigeria, Princeton Branch, the African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEAUSA), the NJ National Action Network/Jumpstart Award, and the Keeping the Dream Alive Making A Difference Award. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of History and Political Science at Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, Maryland.

Reverend Green is married to Kimberly Shropshire, and they have three children: Derrick Andrew David, Kayla Rachelle Lanice, and Kennedy Renee Olivia.