Brigadier General Campbell is a native of Boston, MA. She graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Oceanography. She attended The Basic School, Quantico, VA in June 1997 and upon completion proceeded to Marine Corps Communications and Electronics School, 29 Palms, CA for MOS training as an Air Defense Control Officer. 2ndLt Campbell was assigned to MACS-1, Camp Pendleton, CA earning her qualifications as an Air Intercept Controller. In 2001, Captain Campbell was selected to attend Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) where she earned a dual Master of Science degree in Program Management and Financial Management.