Fran Campbell, a Denver native and child of Filipino immigrants, is President and CEO of the Asian Chamber of Commerce (ACC). Her leadership is grounded in a deep and diverse professional history that uniquely prepares her to foster the economic growth of Colorado’s APIDA business community.
Fran began her career in healthcare as a Pediatric LPN, later transitioning her clinical focus to mental wellness as a Sr. Clinical Support expert at the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, where she also served as a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
Concurrently, for over 30 years, Fran gained invaluable firsthand experience as the Operating Co-Manager of Simsiman Family Enterprises, a minority-owned small business in Denver. This multi-faceted role involved managing a dry cleaning service, overseeing apartment property, and operating a food truck and catering business, providing her with a keen understanding of the daily realities faced by entrepreneurs.
Fran has spent her entire adult life as an active leader and advocate within the Denver Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community. She served for 14 years as a Denver Commissioner, holding seats on both the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC) and the Immigrant & Refugee Commission. During her tenure with DAAPIC, she was instrumental in initiating crucial door-to-door dialogue between business owners on South Federal and city organizations like the Denver Urban Renewal Authority, ultimately leading to efforts to revitalize the commercial retail area.
Her volunteer leadership also includes serving as an elected Officer of the Filipino-American Community of Colorado and previously sitting on the Governor's Asian Advisory Council. Today, she continues to serve on the Cultural Advisory Board of Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families.
Fran's dedication has led to major civic honors, such as the Denver Foundation Minoru Yasui Award (2011), the Martin Luther King Social Responsibility Award (2014), and Asian American Hero by Asian Avenue Magazine (2015).