Desrie Campbell
Councilmember Desrie Campbell grew up in Washington D.C. She moved to the Bay Area in 1993 and Fremont in 1996; she quickly knew Fremont would be her forever home. Councilmember Campbell raised her four sons in Fremont and now has three grandsons and two granddaughters, who are current students’ alumni of Fremont schools.
Councilmember Campbell has been a public servant all her life, first serving in Washington D.C. on various campaigns for D.C. City Government, as well as working on Capitol Hill for a small Lobbying firm. After moving to California, she continued her public service by working with many community-based organizations including Fremont Education Foundation, ABODE Services, OneChild, Ohlone College Foundation, and Educators on Mission.
In 2012, Councilmember Campbell was elected to serve on the Fremont Unified School District Board of Education. She served for ten years and represented more than 35,000 students and their families. As a Trustee, she was a member of the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly, where she received a Master’s in Governance.
Councilmember Campbell holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Public Administration. She has also served Fremont as a Human Relations Commissioner, and former chair of the Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women. After being elected to the Fremont City Council in 2022, she was appointed to serve on the League of California Cities Community Services Policy Committee where she advocates for reducing homelessness and increasing the supply of affordable housing while retaining local decision-making.
As a leader, Councilmember Campbell is deeply committed to improving the lives of all Fremont Residents. Her direct leadership has resulted in increased transparency and accountability. She is committed to improving mental health in addition to building bridges and partnerships with the community for improved living conditions. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and reading.