Dr. James Campbell is a seasoned nonprofit leader, with three decades of experience. He is passionate about serving as a catalyst in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in being recognized and accepted as valuable contributors to the world around them.
James was inspired by his wife to make the transition to working with people with disabilities. He witnessed the happiness and joy she experienced, while supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals and desires. He now has a strong passion for empowering people with disabilities to discover their full potential.
James was educated at Fayetteville State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration; North Carolina State University with a master’s degree in marketing & business education; and Indiana Tech with a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership & Organizational Management.
James’ passion for nonprofit leadership and empowering people with disabilities influenced his dissertation topic: A Case Study Exploring the Lived Experience of Direct Support Professionals: Examining the link between lived experience and leadership style. A key take-away of this topic is that the lifeblood of any social organization is people. Therefore, nonprofit organizations must embrace leadership and business practices which foster peace and happiness in employees, respect for others, and mission accomplishment for the people served.
James has been married for 37 years, with three wonderful children, and four lovely grandchildren. He grew up in Oakland, California and is a proud member of Raider Nation!