3 Things to Know Kenneth Campbell

CEO, New Schools for Baton Rouge

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Kenneth Campbell is a former U.S. soldier. Following high school, Campbell enlisted in the Army, serving eight years active duty in Europe and the U.S. and another 13 years in the reserves. After leaving active duty, Campbell began working at an educational organization similar to New Schools, in Washington, D.C. “I’ve been doing this kind of work since 1991,” he says. Campbell retired from military life at the rank of captain in 2005.

FAVORITE THINGS:

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Juban’s Restaurant

“I haven’t been since they closed. I’m excited to see the new offerings and the new space.”

Cooking

“I like experimenting with new dishes. I do a lot of work on the grill, but inside I make shrimp and grits, and pork chops.”

Traveling

“I love being able to get on a plane and see a new community.”

Reading

“When I traveled, I used to bring three or four books with me. The invention of the Kindle was great.”

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Campbell spent three years in Qatar converting public schools to charter schools. During his experience in the Middle East, he saw the need for community leaders to take responsibility for local educational programming. “It’s very complex, but I love that business leaders are rolling up their sleeves, getting hands on, contributing money and thinking, ‘How do we fix this?’”

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While new to the executive team, Campbell has been on the board for New Schools for Baton Rouge since 2015. In his new role as CEO, he wants the organization to work collaboratively with the local school district and other organizations to solve staffing issues. “I would love to see us, as a city, take a run at a new tax plan to fund early childhood education.”

‘Radical Candor’ by Kim Scott

“This is the best book about receiving and giving feedback and caring deeply about those you work with.”

His back patio

“I just extended my patio. It’s a great spot to relax.”

SHE’S THE BOSS

LSU’s Flores MBA graduates (Left to right): Amber LaPointe, Taylor Christian, Kate Sanchez, Marissa Manuel, and Francesca Chacon

LOCAL WOMEN TAKING THE REINS TO THEIR SUCCESS

Now more than ever, entrepreneurial women have the opportunity and the skills to lead in a world that often feels balanced against them. It’s not enough to just be passionate and determined to succeed. Finding an MBA program that delivers experience with its curriculum can play a major factor in your success.

You can’t just wing it. An MBA is indispensable—giving graduates confidence and tangible tools to understand finance, accounting, and other core topics. The LSU Flores MBA program prepares students to succeed as well-rounded leaders. With a stronger grasp of finance from the MBA core, graduates gain valuable insight on building a more sustainable financial structure for a company. For more information about LSU’s Flores MBA, visit lsu.edu/business/mba.

Resilience is key when pursuing your passion. Sarah Gardner and Gaylynne Mack completed the LSU Flores MBA program and are now investing what they learned in the Baton Rouge community. They share with us how their MBA degree impacted their success in business, allowing them to pursue their passion and serve the community.

Sarah Gardner

Project Manager, Civic Leadership Initiatives Baton Rouge Area Foundation “The Flores MBA program enhanced my leadership skills and poised me to be a better presenter in the professional workplace by connecting me with competitive speaking opportunities. The program equipped me with the confidence to network with C-suite leaders in our community and gave me the opportunity to direct teams firsthand on multinational projects through in-depth, realworld projects with classmates from around the US and around the world.”

Gaylynne Mack

Executive Director Big Buddy “The Flores MBA Program’s Executive Track was rigorous and fast-paced, but I am so thankful for the experience. The coursework, supportive network of classmates and completely relevant content received through the EMBA track has increased my value as a nonprofit leader. My gained knowledge and enhanced leadership skills work together daily to promote the elimination of poverty, crime and academic failure, threats to our community’s overall economic output.”

THE PERKS ARE GREAT.

LSU’s Flores MBA professors are invested in their students success in the professional world beyond graduation.

While Gaylynne and Sarah were students in the MBA program, both demonstrated extraordinary leadership skills. They were actively engaged in the classroom, and involved in numerous student activities. It does not surprise me that they have taken their skill sets to the next level in their respective professions, while significantly improving our community.

—J. S. Fargason LSU Flores MBA Program Lee D. and Cynthia C. Bloch Professor