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Introduction

More than 20 years of government affairs experience with Mississippi's elected officials from local governments to legislators and statewide elected officials

Manages the media relations and community relations efforts for entities throughout Mississippi

Thoughtful practitioner of diversity and inclusion efforts to meet the many needs of clients

Active community volunteer and leader in organizations across Mississippi

Clients

1) ACT, Inc.

2) C Spire

3) Canopy Children's Solutions

4) City of Ridgeland, Mississippi

5) Cornerstone Government Affairs

6) Covington County Hospital

7) Cypress Creek Renewables, LLC

8) Gilead Sciences, Inc.

9) Google LLC and its Affiliates

10) Great City Mississippi Foundation

11) Jackson County Board of Supervisors

12) Management & Training Corp

13) Mississippi Destination Marketing Organization Association

14) Mississippi Economic Council

15) Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation

16) Mississippi Manufacturers Association

17) Mississippi State University

18) National Railroad Passenger Corporation d/b/a Amtrak

19) Nissan North America, Inc.

20) Region 6 Community Mental Health Commission

21) Relativity Space

22) Save the Children

23) Simpson General Hospital

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

20+ years

Biography

Camille Young brings almost two decades of background in the practice of state and federal government affairs to Cornerstone's Jackson, Mississippi office. Prior to joining Cornerstone, Camille spent 10 years as a government affairs representative with one of the State's leading law firms, Watkins Ludlam Winter & Stennis, P.A.

Prior to that, Camille spent five years at the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation in several positions, including communications specialist, director of media relations and government relations specialist. During her time at Farm Bureau, she also spent time on Capitol Hill establishing relationships and providing support for the agricultural community. She also held a position with the United States Department of Agriculture as an outreach and public affairs specialist.

At Watkins Ludlam, Camille worked for the state and federal legislative interests of clients as varied as an institution of higher learning, a major automotive manufacturer, associations that represent constituents in every county of the state and healthcare entities. In addition to her Capitol lobbying tasks, Camille provided significant support to clients in areas of public relations and community relations.

Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour tapped Camille to serve as a museum liaison for the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum project that joined public and private sponsors to launch the venture that will honor Mississippi's history in the Civil Rights Movement.

Camille is very involved in community activities like the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership Board of Directors, the Junior League of Jackson Sustainers Board of Directors, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and the Mississippi 4-H Foundation. She also was honored to serve as President of the Mississippi State University National Alumni Association in 2012-13.

Camille has been honored for her professional accomplishments and service to the community as a member of the Mississippi Business Journal's Top 50 Business Women (2006) and Top 40 Under 40 (2005). She was named a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scout Council of Middle Mississippi and Alumnus of the Year by the Central Mississippi Chapter of the MSU Alumni Association. She also is a member of the BankFirst Board of Directors and the inaugural class of Top 50 Most Influential People in Mississippi.

Camille grew up in Shannon, MS, and graduated from Mississippi State University (B.A., 1994 and M.S., 1996).

Camille and her husband Keith are the proud parents of three children and enjoy living in rural Madison County. Camille is an active participant in her church, community and the school activities of her children.

Last Updated: January 25, 2024