Russell Campbell is a descendant of enslaved Africans and is part of the queer community. Russell joined the Tacoma Little Theatre (TLT) board of Directors in June 2023. He is the Director of the Office of HIV/AIDS Network Coordination (HANC) at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Russell is inspired by his children and is committed to addressing disparities and injustices that disproportionately impact individuals and communities that have been harmed and are often marginalized. Russell believes that real change comes about only when others step up, speak out and act against dismantling the status quo. As a member of the local musical theatre community, Russell is excited to brings his passion and lived experience to TLT in the hopes to inspire change in the local theatre community.