Gladys Campbell is a respected mental health advocate, educator, and social worker currently serving as the Director of Education at NAMI Southeast Louisiana. With over a decade of experience supporting at-risk and underserved populations, Gladys brings a trauma-informed, community-centered approach to mental health education and advocacy. She holds degrees from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and Southern University at New Orleans, where she earned her Master’s in Social Work. Gladys has played a pivotal role in numerous statewide mental health initiatives, collaborative partnerships, and advocacy efforts aimed at improving access to care and reducing stigma. Since joining NAMI in 2019, she has served in several leadership roles including Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Program Coordinator, and NAMI Smarts for Advocacy Teacher. She has been recognized as one of Louisiana’s top Mental Health First Aid Instructor in 2024 for her dedication to training professionals, community leaders, and faith-based organizations in life-saving mental health tools. Gladys continues to champion equity, empowerment, and healing through education, always striving to create inclusive spaces where individuals and families can thrive.