Negocios Now

www.negociosnow.com March 2022 11 Age: 36 Title: Acting Deputy Chief of Staff to the CEO of CPS Name of Organization: Chicago Public Schools Judith Camacho-Campbell currently manages school dis- trict relationships with the fede- ral government and its agencies, including monitoring national legislation that impacts PK-12 education, liaising with district and Washington, D.C., offices of the Illinois congressional dele- gation, and partnering with ex- ternal stakeholders to advocate for school district needs. A native Chicagoan and proud product of CPS, Cama- cho-Campbell has 15 years of experience working in high-ne- ed communities as an advocate for parents and students. In her previous role at CPS, she led the implementation of district-wi- de initiatives and engagement strategies. She has led high- profile, transformative school projects in collaboration with parents, community members, and subject matter experts. Prior to CPS, she was the director of corporate and foun- dation relations for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School where she worked on grant writing, event planning, and board develo- pment. Finding her vocation through the formative expe- rience at CRJHS, she leans into her leadership with passion and purpose. Her work with youth through multiple after-school programs was highlighted by the Chicago Fire Foundation with a Hispanic Hero Award in 2011. Camacho-Campbell Mexi- can immigrant family instilled a deep commitment for service. She has been on the board of Architreasures, an arts-based community development orga- nization for five years. Throug- hout her career, she has tutored high school students through a partnership with UIC's CHAN- CE Program and the CHASE Fe- llowship Institute, and tutored elementary students through Big Shoulders Fund. She conti- nuously mentors young Latino professionals interested in ca- reers in public service. She attended Boston Uni- versity and Loyola University Chicago's Graduate School of Social Work. She is a member of the 2020 Civic Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Pu- blic Policy cohort and Class of 2022 Latino Caucus Foundation Leadership Academy. She lives in Bridgeport, her lifelong com- munity, with her husband and two pups. Judith Camacho- Campbell WORDS OF WISDOM: "P ast generations of Latino leaders have laid a strong foundation, now we must align as a collective and put egos aside to form our legacy – brick by brick." Education advocate

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