Meet Lisa Campbell
Growing up in Georgia
Hi, I’m Lisa Campbell, your Georgia House Representative for District 35.
I grew up in Cobb County, the oldest of three girls and attended Cobb County Public Schools. My mother was a high school biology teacher and later one of the first female home builders in Georgia, and my father was a healthcare administrator and CEO for hospitals. I grew up in a house with love and support, played in Cobb sports leagues, studied piano and played flute in the marching band, loved reading in our public libraries, and developed a lifelong passion for the outdoors in our many parks and gardens. Most importantly, I learned about giving back from parents who modeled respect, service, and lifelong learning.
From a very early age, I’ve always stood up for what I believe in, whether protecting greenspace in our neighborhoods, speaking out to protect voting rights, advocating for women’s rights, or rallying diverse coalitions against overcharging for water. I’m grateful for the experiences I’ve lived in Georgia, and I’ve never stopped trying to give back to our communities in return.
That’s why I’m serving as the Georgia House Representative for District 35, to work for everyone who calls our community home and create a Better Georgia for All.
Working in Georgia
After graduating from the University of Georgia, I built a career as a strategic business consultant, creating coalitions and bringing teams together to build distinctive brands, launch new technologies, foster awareness and inspire community interest. I’m ready to use my 30+ years of professional leadership experience to work for the people of Kennesaw and Acworth.
During my career, I’ve consulted with many global brands including Delta Air Lines, Gaylord Entertainment / The Grand Ole Opry, General Motors, Cadillac, SAAB, The Coca-Cola Company, Graco, Calphalon, Newell Rubbermaid and The United Way. I’ve held numerous leadership roles in marketing and technology for international firms including LBi/Publicis, BBDO, Carlson and DMB&B. I’m excited to use this experience in business, marketing, technology and a global perspective to help build a Better Georgia for All.
For the past 30 years, I have also been committed to community involvement including service for Hands On Atlanta, InCommunity, The United Way, Atlanta History Center, Georgia Conservancy, Lullwater Conservation Garden and the Druid Hills Civic Association, and I’ve served as an elected Board Member of the Homeowners’ Association for Legacy Park Neighborhood in Kennesaw.
I’m honored to have earned your trust and your votes, and I look forward to hearing from you about the issues and ideas you have for building on our great community, and working together for an even Better Georgia for All.
The other primary reason I am serving is to establish true equality in Georgia, especially women’s representation in our shared government.
35 years ago, studying at the University of Georgia, I joined the National Organization for Women to learn about the need for advocating for equal rights.
Fourteen years ago, I became one of the first female Managing Directors of my firm and practiced equal rights in hiring, promotions, training, benefits, and equal pay for equal work.
Four years ago, I participated in the United State of Women Conference to build a network promoting equality, and I started a business to expand equal opportunities for women.
In 2020, along with all of you, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification, which granted women the equal right to vote.
100 years later, in District 35, I was elected as the first female Georgia House Representative to serve our communities.
Onward to the future where we have equality for women and ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
Our current population is 52% female, but our representation in the Georgia government is only 30.5%. This means that, in the 236-member Georgia General Assembly, only 72 representatives are women.
It was long overdue for women in District 35 to have an equal voice and seat at the table. This is the very core of our republic: of, by and for the people. Likewise, I believe it is important to have a Georgia government that is reflective of the community it is serving.
We also know from many experienced leaders, when women are missing from our government, we are all missing out on 50% of our natural resources, shared talents, diversity of thought, and creative collaboration.
I invite you to join me in working together to enable the power of equity, ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, and trust the viewpoints of Georgia women. Together we can create powerful change for Georgians.