Carlos Campero

Carlos Campero is the Director of Conservation Programs at the Corps site located at Compton Creek Natural Park. Carlos began his career at the Corps over 30 years ago as a part-time Youth Leader and then came on board full time a few years later. He likes to say that he grew up with the Corps as he rose through the ranks to become a Crew Supervisor, Coordinator, Manager, Sr. Manager, and now Director.

Carlos grew up in the same neighborhood that many current Corpsmembers come from, and that lived experience helps him relate to and motivate his colleagues and the participants. Carlos is a Certified Arborist, with 25 years of experience in the tree industry. Carlos is also a member of the California Urban Forestry Advisory Committee which reports to Cal Fire, CAL FIRE oversees the enforcement of California’s forest practice regulations. Carlos is also a graduate of the Municipal Forestry Institute. MFI is a high-level training opportunity to educate professionals in the leadership and managerial aspects of urban forestry. This week-long intensive educational program delivers a challenging opportunity to grow a more successful community tree program. He has a passion for training more young people of color for careers in arboriculture.

Carlos is also a member of Norwalk Assembly of God Church, where he serves on the board, as a Deacon and lay preacher. A proud family man, Carlos has volunteered as a youth pastor, football, & soccer coach, and is also the treasurer for the Santa Fe High School Football Boosters.