Caro Campos

Caro is an organizer, artist, and researcher who joined LAJC in August 2022. As the Charlottesville Client Advocate, she serves as a connective tissue between departments and works to bolster the support clients receive on a holistic level. Caro is a graduate of the University of Virginia, where she studied Political & Social Thought with a minor in Urban & Environmental Planning. As a student, she organized with undocUVA, where she was part of campaigns that expanded access to enrollment at UVA, in-state tuition, and state financial aid for undocumented students. She wrote her thesis on the forced sterilizations and medical abuse in the Irwin County Detention Center to discuss larger questions about citizenship, justice, and historical contextualization. At LAJC, she is dedicated to participating in capacity building and ensuring our work is done with integrity and follow through.