Karen Campi

Meet Karen Campi, a visionary leader who's reshaping the intersection of dental healthcare and community impact. As Vice President of Marketing & Community Affairs at the historic Campi Dental—a practice with roots dating back to 1933—Karen has earned her place among NJBIZ's 2024 Leading Women in Business through transformative leadership and unwavering dedication.

Throughout her remarkable 20-year tenure, Karen has masterfully orchestrated the practice's evolution, weaving together innovative marketing strategies with meaningful community engagement. Her dynamic approach to leadership extends across digital marketing, patient communications, and operations, but it's her dedication to community building that truly sets her apart.

At the heart of Karen's impact lies a groundbreaking initiative that's changing lives: the "Making Dentists Partners in Youth Suicide Prevention" program. In collaboration with the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS), she's pioneering a revolutionary approach that transforms dental professionals into vital allies in youth mental health. This innovative program empowers dental practitioners to identify early warning signs of mental health challenges in young patients, creating a crucial safety net for vulnerable adolescents.

With an eye toward the future, Karen envisions expanding this life-saving initiative across the nation, building a robust network of trained dental professionals equipped to make a difference in young lives. Her innovative approach to healthcare leadership demonstrates how industry expertise can be channeled into meaningful community action, creating ripples of positive change that extend far beyond the dental chair.