Pamela Campos and the Low-Income Investment Fund
Conversation with Pamela Campos
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Today, we are having an engaging conversation with Pamela Campos, a remarkable Chicana and second-generation immigrant with strong ties to San Jose and Santa Clara County. Pamela dedicated herself to education and has had a career defined by her commitment to advocating for it, housing, and improved quality of life for all.
Pamela witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by educators and families grappled with the harsh reality of making a life while earning a $16 per hour salary for educating and caring for small children in the competitive Silicon Valley landscape. However, Pamela’s passion for nurturing a brighter future for children and her proficiency in policy and community development set her on a powerful path toward positive change.
During our discussion, Pamela will also talk about her work with The Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF), a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) whose mission revolves around mobilizing capital and fostering partnerships to dismantle barriers and ensure equitable access to opportunities for all. This organization invests in, collaborates with, and advocates for high-quality, affordable housing, early care and education, educational opportunities, gainful employment, and access to healthcare. These initiatives are specifically designed to benefit Black, Latino, and other marginalized communities, whose opportunities have historically been constrained by exclusionary policies and practices. Pamela will also discuss her work on the San Jose For All Community Advisory Board (SJ4A). They work on liaising with City departments, leaders, and personnel to uphold accountability and prioritize the welfare of San José’s most vulnerable communities. Through it, Pamela and her fellow board members work together to advance the principles of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion and recognize the interconnectedness of marginalized identities as they work diligently toward their overarching objectives.
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