He oversees the legal strategies and investigative methods related to the $5 trillion allocated in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
PEARLAND, TX, January 02, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Cedric D. Campbell, Esq., has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Campbell has built a distinguished career over several years, marked by his current role as the Chief Counsel to the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) since March of 2021. In this capacity, he oversees the legal strategies and investigative methods related to the $5 trillion allocated in response to the COVID-19 crisis. His work involves addressing the challenges of rapid fund disbursement, which often leads to fraudulent activities. He is dedicated to developing preventive measures and exploring the intersection of the law and data science to enhance financial disbursements of public emergency funds with use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to mitigate such challenges in both routine and contingent circumstances.
Prior to his current position, Mr. Campbell worked for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from 2002 to 2021 as Associate Counsel to the NASA Inspector General while also serving as the NASA Whistleblower Protection Coordinator. During his tenure at NASA, he played a pivotal role in preventing, detecting, and prosecuting fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement of NASA programs to include auditing, investigating and reviewing various programs and initiatives. His expertise in criminal and civil law, employment law, procurement law, international law, space law and jurisdictional issues was instrumental in ensuring compliance and accountability within the agency.
Mr. Campbell's professional journey is deeply influenced by his military service in the United States Army where he was a highly decorated combat veteran of two foreign wars. Initially joining in the Military Intelligence field as an Interrogator and Arabic linguist, he underwent extensive language training before becoming a Commissioned Officer in the Military Police Corps with a focus on combat operations, psychological operations and civil affairs. In addition to serving in Europe, the Middle East/North Africa, and Central America, his service included combat deployments during the invasion of Panama (Operation Just Cause) and the Persian Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm). This experience instilled in him a strong work ethic, fostered a commitment to duty, honor and country and developed tremendous leadership skills that have been integral to his success in the legal field and beyond. Moreover, this period taught him to master himself before attempting to master others and molded him into both an Officer and a Gentleman.
Laying the groundwork for Mr. Campbell's professional accomplishments was his educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a minor in English from Jacksonville State University, followed by a Juris Doctor from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, obtained in 1998. He further enhanced his leadership capabilities through the Senior Executive Fellows Program at the Harvard Kennedy School. Influenced by role models such as his parents, uncles, teachers and coaches, he attributes his achievements to their teachings on hard work, kindness and perseverance.
In addition to his career endeavors, Mr. Campbell is actively involved in civic organizations. He is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., supports the Houston Artist Collective and engages in charity work focused on STEM education with NASA. His contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the PRAC Chairperson Distinguished Service Award in 2022 and multiple accolades from NASA for superior service and excellence. Looking ahead, he envisions exploring academic opportunities or contributing his insights by serving in academia and on corporate boards, reflecting his ongoing commitment to personal growth and community involvement.
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