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Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver exceptional educational and social development programs for children, teens, and adults.
About Campagna
Since 1945, Campagna Center has provided resources and support for children of all ages and their families. From early childhood through career, members of the Alexandria community look to the Campagna Center for comprehensive programs that put them on the path to success. Over 2,000 children and families take advantage of our services every year.
Our Programs
For children ages zero to five, we offer comprehensive services and help build social, emotional, intellectual, and physical skills that support school readiness. Through a two-generation approach, we also assist parents with their own educational and vocational goals. Learn more.
By engaging dedicated volunteers, we provide tutoring and mentoring for elementary age students who are reading at least one year below grade level. Learn more.
We offer licensed before-school and after-school programs where children participate in a rich array of learning opportunities, including STEM education, arts enrichment, and more. Learn more.
We offer programming and provide personalized wraparound support to students in middle and high school, including college and career exploration and preparation; scholarship identification and application support; career exploration and skills development; resume and cover letter support; and real-world job experience through externships, apprenticeships, and mentoring. Learn more.
We provide comprehensive English language instruction to adult immigrants and refugees in partnership with volunteer teachers. We also offer other essential support and connections related to food, housing, healthcare, citizenship, transportation, employment, and more. Learn more.
Our Leadership
Edith Hawkins, President & CEO, brings over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, education, public policy, and youth development to her role as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Campagna Center. Her career is marked by a consistent commitment to equity, innovation, and impact at the local, regional, and national levels.
From 2014 to 2022, Edith served as The Campagna Center’s first Chief Program Officer. In this role, she led over 200 staff members across more than 50 classroom sites, managed a $7 million program budget, and delivered services to nearly 2,500 youth and families annually. She was instrumental in securing over $5 million in recurring federal funding, navigating the pandemic by transitioning services to virtual platforms, and relaunching critical childcare programs. Edith also helped establish strategic partnerships with Alexandria City Public Schools, the City’s Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, and local nonprofits, while advancing the organization’s efforts to examine its actions, practices, and policies to ensure they met the needs of those served.
Most recently, Edith served as Principal of Strategic Catalyst Consulting, advising nonprofits on strategic planning and program design. Prior to that, she was Executive Vice President at the Forum for Youth Investment, where she created the framework for a five-state, cross-system initiative to support youth who are disconnected from school and work, built a $1.2 million annual budget, secured $500,000 in philanthropic funding, and co-chaired the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
Edith’s leadership style reflects a community-driven approach rooted in empathy, strategy, and collaboration. Her ability to align cross-sector partnerships and lead high-performing teams has consistently led to stronger outcomes for children and families.
She holds a Master of Public Policy from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Journalism from Rutgers University.
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