Chairman
D. Keith Campbell founded Campbell & Company in 1972, and currently serves as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Campbell & Company is now one of the largest derivative investment managers in the world. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, it employs more than 80 skilled professionals, and manages billions of dollars. Its worldwide client base includes institutions, corporation, and individuals.
Following his success in the investment field, Keith founded the Campbell Foundation in 1998 to improve the conditions of the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays. In 2003, the Foundation expanded its reach to include Northern California under the leadership of Keith’s daughter and the Foundation’s President, Samantha Campbell.
Keith serves as Chairman of the Foundation. The Campbell Foundation is the top private funder for Chesapeake Bay waterways. Keith has also encouraged his peers and colleagues to get involved in giving, exposing them to environmental philanthropy.
In 2008, Keith was the recipient of the Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and received the first Outdoors Maryland Award for Stewardship of the Environment from Maryland Public Television. Keith was also profiled in the “Voices of the Chesapeake Bay” book, and he is active in national work to address climate change.
Keith and his wife, Pat, live in Baltimore. When he is not engaged in business and environmental matters, Keith likes to fish, surf, golf, fly and travel.
Favorite Quote:
“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey. ” – Pat Conroy
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Affiliations:
Campbell & Company, Founder and Chairman – 1972 to present
The Hippodrome, Director – 2020 to 2022
National Aquarium in Baltimore, Director – 2014 to 2022
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Honorary Trustee – 2022 to present; Trustee – 2013 to 2021; Honorary Trustee – 2010-2012; Chairman – 2007 to 2010; Trustee – 2001 to 2010
Environmental Defense Fund, Director – 2013 to 2015
National Geographic Counsel of Advisors, 2012 to 2013
Coastal Conservation Association Maryland, Director – 2002 to 2010
Oyster Recovery Partnership, Director – 2001 to 2010
Assateague Coastal Trust, Director – 2003 to 2010
Awards:
The Chesapeake Champions from the Chesapeake Conservancy
The Leadership Award from the Choose Clean Water Coalition
The Michael D. Hankin Award for Conservation from the Maryland Zoo
The 30th Anniversary “Pearl” Award from the The Maryland League of Conservation Voters
The Maryland Climate Leadership Award from the Chesapeake Climate Action Network
The Conservation Achievement Award from The National Wildlife Federation
The Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Maryland Chapter
President
In October of 2003, Samantha opened the Foundation’s San Francisco office and began as Program Officer of the Pacific Region, tasked with developing a portfolio of work focused on improving marine and estuarine ecosystem health. In those early years, her work addressed domestic needs to improve fisheries management in addition to advancing the implementation of the California Marine Life Protection Act.
In January of 2009, Samantha assumed the role of President of the Foundation, which brought the Foundation’s Chesapeake grants program under her direction. She has navigated the Foundation’s portfolio to focus on improvements to water quality in the two regions, and to a partnership approach across all Foundation initiatives.
Samantha attended Syracuse University and earned a BFA in Advertising Design. She lives in San Francisco with her daughter and son.
Favorite Quote:
“It is not enough to take steps which may someday lead to a goal; each step must be itself a goal and a step likewise.” – Goethe
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Chief of Staff
Growing up, Anna spent countless hours sailing in the Stockholm archipelago and San Juan Islands in Washington, planting the seeds of what would become a life-long love and respect for the ocean. She graduated from Central Washington University with a BA in History, with a special focus on geography and anthropology. After studying in New Orleans and a semester abroad in Hungary, she pursued a Masters in International Policy Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, delving into topics as diverse as Ocean Policy, Economics of Organized Crime, and US-Latin American relations.
Anna started with the foundation in 2009, and is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Pacific office and direct support for Samantha Campbell, President. Prior to joining the Foundation, she worked for a variety of for and non-profit agencies in
a number of capacities, ranging from database and website management to finance and fundraising.
She is a Swedish citizen, and speaks Swedish fluently. Most weekends you will find her traversing the back roads of California with camera in hand, or digging in to a delicious meal. She lives in Fairfax with her husband Aram.
Favorite Quote:
“From the beginning of my journey, I had avoided the great high-speed slashes of concrete and tar called thru-ways or super highways.” – John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley
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Grants Management Associate, Pacific
Sara joined The Campbell Foundation in March of 2023 as the Grants Management Associate, Pacific. Her career spans nearly 20 years, and before joining the Foundation, Sara worked across various nonprofit sectors on fundraising, philanthropic programs, and communications.
Her skill set puts her in a strong position to be able to both relate to and support grantees during the proposal process. Over time, she has learned that she finds the most satisfaction in helping others make the world a better and more equitable place. This was her primary motivation in joining The Campbell Foundation team.
A proud daughter of immigrants, Sara was born and raised on the outskirts of Fresno in the ag-centric San Joaquin Valley, where water conservation and quality groundwater are critically important. She learned at a young age about the importance of conservation, and has faced firsthand the challenges of not having access to clean and safe drinking water that is the daily experience of community members in that region.
Sara holds a degree in Mass Communication and Journalism with a Public Relations concentration. She returned to the Fresno region in 2008 after living in the San Francisco Bay Area for several years. Sara enjoys visiting nearby Kings Canyon National Park, the occasional 5K or 10K, experimenting with baking, and spending time with her husband, their two young children, and pets, Penny, Haggis, and Alice.
Favorite Quote:
“As much as talent counts, effort counts twice.” – Angela Duckworth
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Tech Specialist
Thanh joined the foundation in June of 2019. He has a wide range of experiences working in the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. He believes that technology should be used to empower organizations and people working for good.
Born on the island of Phu Quoc in Vietnam, Thanh and his family settled in Wichita, KS as refugees. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Thanh found his home in the rich diversity of California–both in people and place. He’s honored to be able to work on the foundation’s effort to bring people together to help protect our cherished places.
Favorite Quote:
“The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment” – Thich Nhat Hanh
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Julie Hester
Program Director, Watershed Advocacy
Julie joined the foundation in March 2005. In 2018, she assumed the role as Program Director for the Chesapeake’s Watershed Advocacy portfolio, after serving as the Program Officer for stormwater, land use and Waterkeeper grants. Julie is a member of the Chesapeake Bay Funders’ Network and their Urban Waters workgroup, the Green Funders of the Maryland Philanthropy Network, and the National Urban Waters Funders. The Foundation is a member of the Environmental Grantmakers Association.
Preceding her work at the foundation, Julie worked with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay as a Coordinator to the Citizens and Local Government Advisory Committees to the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office. She also worked with DC government on the restoration of Watts Branch and initially out of college as a fellow with the nutrient subcommittee of the Chesapeake Bay Program Office.
Julie is originally from the headwaters of the Chesapeake in Upstate New York where she lived on a small beef and chicken farm. She earned her Master of Arts in Government from Johns Hopkins University and her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy & Management from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse University. She has a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Johns Hopkins University.
Julie loves reading, running, boating, relaxing with friends and traveling to different states. Julie lives in Annapolis with her husband Ed.
Favorite Quote:
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts…” – Rachel Carson
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Program Strategist, Agriculture
Alex joined the foundation in January of 2019 and brings experience in the agricultural sector, philanthropy, conservation and government.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Alex ran an independent business to help advance conservation outcomes, particularly in water quality and biodiversity. He also built a company, Ecosystem Services Exchange, that improves farm profitability and water quality. Previously Alex ran the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, worked as the government affairs director of a recycling trade association and worked for the U.S. Senate for 12 years. While working for the Senate, Alex was the principal staff lead in developing the Conservation Title of the Farm Bill.
He is currently a member of the Land Conservation Assistance Network Board Of Directors.
Alex grew up on The New Farm (1780) in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Living there and in Latin America, he witnessed how conservation and economic opportunity go hand in hand. Alex’s undergraduate degree is in interdisciplinary studies with a focus in environmental science. He has a masters of planning from Texas A&M University.
Alex travels extensively with his wife and daughter. He is an avid boater, fisherman and hunter.
Favorite Quote:
“When land does well for its owner, and the owner does well by his land;
When both end up better by reason of their partnership, we have conservation.
When one or the other grows poorer, we do not.” – Aldo Leopold
The Farmer as Conservationist
1939
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Program Associate, Agriculture
Caroline joined The Campbell Foundation with the Chesapeake office in August 2020, transitioned to work with the Pacific office in March 2021, and returned to the Chesapeake office in January 2023.
A graduate of the Chesapeake Conservation Corps program, her prior work experience includes teaching fourth grade through the county’s public school Environmental Literacy program, performing avian fieldwork at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in New Hampshire and marine fieldwork at Dauphin Island Sea Lab in Alabama, and assisting the Chesapeake Bay Foundation with their oyster restoration initiative. In 2017, Caroline graduated with a degree in Biology from Wellesley College, where she worked as a student researcher projecting the influence of various climate scenarios on the spread of forest insects and pathogens.
Born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland, Caroline grew up exploring the Chesapeake Bay’s tributaries and developed a keen interest in researching and protecting our natural resources. Caroline likes to spend time outdoors birding, hiking, and traveling. She has an undergraduate degree in music and enjoys both playing and teaching the piano.
Favorite Quote:
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver
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Program Director, Community Engagement
Kenneth joined the Foundation in June of 2024 and has experience developing community grantmaking and investment programs for nonprofits, family foundations, government agencies, and corporations in the U.S. and internationally. This has included work advancing affordable housing, economic opportunity, and health equity with NeighborWorks America, the U.S. Agency for International Development, The Lemelson Foundation, Johnson & Johnson, and Amazon.
Early in his career Kenneth was a Peace Corps volunteer in Bolivia, and supported a microloan program for farmers and agribusiness owners. Kenneth is a World Economic Forum Global Leadership Fellow and has undergraduate degrees in Finance and Policy Studies from Syracuse University, and an MBA from Georgetown University.
Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Kenneth has lived and worked in five states throughout the Chesapeake region. Kenneth enjoys playing the trumpet with the Arlington Concert Orchestra, traveling, and visiting parks with his wife and their two children.
Favorite Quote:
“My hopes were never brighter than now.” – Frederick Douglass
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Grants Administrator and Executive Assistant, Chesapeake
Angie Kobold joined The Campbell Foundation in August 2016. Angie’s work portfolio is diverse, including the private, public, and now the non-profit sector. She has worked as an executive assistant in San Francisco, supporting tech industry executives and engineering teams. Prior to moving to Annapolis, Angie lived in Augusta, Georgia, where she worked as the assistant to the IT Director for the Augusta-Richmond County Government.
Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Angie grew up just two blocks from the Pacific. Since childhood, she has loved taking in the sunset and ocean breeze during evening strolls with friends and family on the beach. She received her undergraduate degree in business from San Francisco State University and dove right into a career that has highlighted her passion for planning and organizing. Angie lives in Annapolis with her husband, David, and daughters, Lizzie and Josie. On weekends they enjoy taking advantage of all the outdoor activities the area has to offer. Angie is delighted to be working for The Campbell Foundation and contributing to a sustainable future for both bay areas: her native San Francisco Bay and her new home, the Chesapeake Bay.
Favorite Quote:
“If you are silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it.” – Zora Neale Hurston
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