Women To Watch Awards 2026 honors Evelyn Campbell

Evelyn Campbell, Ph.D. is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Impactus Research & Consulting, a Chicago-based social impact strategy consultancy dedicated to strengthening the effectiveness and long-term impact of civically-engaged organizations. As a human centered social investment strategist and international business developer, Dr. Campbell combines analytical rigor with a deep commitment to people and place. Collaborating with nonprofit, philanthropic, government, and mission-driven organizations, she strengthens information systems, evaluates program effectiveness, and designs sustainable funding and implementation models. Her work translates academic and analytical training into practical solutions that create measurable and meaningful results.

Dr. Campbell's professional philosophy is grounded in leading with love, compassion, and a deep respect for human dignity. She is dedicated not only to advancing efforts across the social sector, but also to helping people recognize their inherent worth and potential. By integrating thoughtful planning with purpose and analysis with empathy, Dr. Campbell seeks to foster outcomes that are both structurally transformative and personally empowering. At the heart of her approach is a simple but powerful belief: when we remember that we are embodiments of love and act accordingly, we strengthen our neighborhoods and move closer to a more just world.