Camille Cyprian is the Training Organizer for Campus Camp Wellstone. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with an individually designed major of social justice and community organizing, combining work in African American and Chicano studies, sociology, and law. She is currently enrolled in graduate school, seeking a Masters degree in Nonprofit Management at Hamline University. She also plans on furthering her education by continuing on to law school.
Camille is currently active in several campaigns across the state and the nation, both issue and electoral. She is also very active in her church community, particpaing in the adult choir, young adult ministry, and teaching litergical dance for all ages.
As a dancer, actress, and spoken word artist/poet, Camille is greatly interested in the use of the arts as a social change agent. Camille enjoys working with young HipHop activist and organizations that use the performing arts to educate and invoke social/political action among young people & young adults.
POSTS BY CAMILLE CYPRIAN
One thing many schools down here, and really around the nation, are facing are major budget cuts.
Our overall impression of today is that there is A LOT of work to be
done, and great potential. Were excited to be apart of moving
Mississippi forward in a progressive direction. Today really validated
the need and importance of this HBCU/Southern initiative.
We hit the road to build relationships here in Mississippi and connect with students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) about training to build skills and power. Here's our first update from the trip!
Yesterday, Van Jones was named as the Obama administration’s Special Advisor for Green Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation. This appointment comes on the heels of some exciting circumstances, events, and conferences that have happened just this year (and we’re only 3 months in). But what does having Van Jones as this special advisor mean, not only for “enviros,” but for community organizers in general?
At our
inaugural High School Camp Wellstone a few weeks ago, we offered the opportunity
for students to make
their mark on
the history of the camp by participating in some artistic
outlets.