Kirk Campbell is entering his third season with Michigan. The offensive coordinator joined the Wolverines in 2022 as an analyst. He was then promoted to quarterback coach in 2023 before taking on the role of offensive coordinator in 2024. Kirk is a known face in college football who also brings his previous experience as an offensive coordinator. He served in that role at Old Dominion for two seasons before coming to Ann Arbor.
Pursuing football as a career is a challenging journey. Family support means a lot to every coach who lives a very busy life, sometimes away from their family. Behind every successful person is a supportive partner. The offensive coordinator is lucky that, in this case, it is his wife, Lauren Campbell. Let’s dive into Lauren’s professional journey.
Who is Kirk Campbell’s wife?
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Lauren is a talented individual whose professional career is as captivating as her husband’s. She married Kirk Campbell on 30th June 2017. The couple is blessed with two girls. Riely and Kinsley are the center of their world. Despite busy schedules, the couple makes sure to prioritize spending quality time with their girls. Lauren’s educational background is also impressive; it started in 2012 when she earned her BFA in graphic design and electronic media at WVU. During that time frame, she was interning with West Virginia Football for two years. After her internship, she made her way to Happy Valley for her further studies.
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Lauren graduated in May 2015 with an MFA from the School of Art and Design at West Virginia University. For three years, her focus was on graphic design, which emphasized using the design process to drive positive social change in rural communities. Lauren decided to move to Norfolk in 2020 and started working as a graphic designer and social media specialist with Adlmpact Marketing in Virginia Beach, VA. The same year she relocated to Ann Arbor, Michigan, with her family, but she continued to work with Adlmpact Market remotely, which highlights her passion and love for her profession.
Both Lauren and Kirk Campbell are examples of a balance of professional ambitions. Lauren is a talented individual whose professional career is as captivating as her husband’s. Lauren started her career with Penn State Football in 2015. Initially, she was a graphic designer, and later she was promoted to be the director of social media. As a director of social media for the company, she led the creative team and managed the football program’s social media accounts. Over a period of five years, Lauren helped Penn State Football to engage with over 1 million followers across Facebook, X, and Instagram.
Lauren Campbell, short film director
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Lauren’s expertise extends beyond graphic design and into the world of filmmaking. While she was studying, she directed a short film titled Au Milieu, a project. The film was selected as a Jury Award Winner by Campus MovieFest, the world’s largest student film festival. This recognition was very big for her and the entire family, as it placed Lauren among the top student filmmakers in the country.
The success of her first film led Lauren to be sent to Hollywood to compete on a national level. She got the opportunity to showcase her film alongside other top student filmmakers. Au Milieu won the 2015 Campus MovieFest Choice Award and a $10,000 grand prize. This is a significant achievement in Lauren’s career.
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