{"id":32768,"date":"2025-08-18T13:25:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T18:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/?post_type=staff&#038;p=32768"},"modified":"2025-08-18T13:25:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T18:25:56","slug":"cameron-bishop","status":"publish","type":"staff","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/so\/about-us\/staff\/cameron-bishop\/","title":{"rendered":"Cameron Bishop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Camerons journey into youth work began with a simple truth: the right adult at the right time can change everything. Throughout his childhood, key adults showed up to remind him that he matters, that his life has purpose, and that being <em>exactly who he is<\/em>\u2014is something to be proud of. Inspired to pass that same encouragement forward, Cameron began volunteering at a youth outreach organization in Atlanta, GA in 2008. That experience led to an internship and launched a 15+ year career dedicated to supporting and empowering young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, Cameron has brought his passion and insight to schools, youth-focused nonprofits, theaters, faith communities, and other spaces where young people gather and grow. In 2025, moved by the mission and impact of Project Success, he joined the team as a facilitator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cameron loves working with youth because he believes every young person deserves the chance to explore how far their curiosity, creativity, convictions, and individuality can take them and he\u2019s committed to being part of that journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside of his work with Project Success, Cameron is pursuing a doctorate in transformative leadership. When he\u2019s not working or studying, you\u2019ll find him exploring the outdoors with his family, practicing martial arts, dancing, or eating moose tracks ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fanaaniinta la jecel yahay:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Outkast, Bad brains, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Doechii, and J. Cole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Haddii ay tahay inaad doorato hees mawduuc ah oo ciyaari doonta mar kasta oo aad qolka soo gasho, maxay noqon lahayd?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Electric Powwow by A Tribe Called Red<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Buugaag la jecel yahay:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Will To Change by bell hooks, TheoryU by Otto Schwarmer, and There There by Tommy Orange<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Filimada la jecel yahay:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Everything Everywhere All At Once, Killers Of The Flower Moon,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cuntada la jecel yahay:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Birria tacos, Ribeye steak, or BBQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Xigasho aad jeceshahay:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u201cLove is an act of will, both an intention and an action\u201d &#8211; Bell Hooks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maadooyinka ugu jecel dugsiga:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0History and psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Goobtaada fasaxa ugu dambeeya:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Anywhere that I can surf, hike, experience something new + beautiful, and eat a bunch of good food in the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Qofka ugu saamaynta badan noloshaada\/macallimka ama lataliyaha aad jeceshahay:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Dr. Ramon Pastrano is on my doctoral committee and has been an amazing mentor to me for years.\u00a0 At a time I was struggling to find the path to succeeding in a project he said to me \u201cI cannot unsee what I have seen in you.\u00a0 I know you are going to find the path forward and I\u2019m here with you while you search\u201d which is a good summary of our friendships impact on me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0<strong>Waxa aad rabtay inaad noqoto markaad kortay:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0I wanted to be a rapper who worked as a ranch hand when I wasn\u2019t touring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Camerons journey into youth work began with a simple truth: the right adult at the right time can change everything. 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