Dr. Joscelyn Ramos Campbell, a prominent award-winning national spokesperson known for her marketing expertise and advocacy work for people with disabilities, was honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award of Service.
The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the highest civilian honors granted by the President of the United States. In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation founded the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) to recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity.
The PVSA has continued under each administration, honoring individuals who dedicate their time and talents to addressing significant challenges within our nation.
Dr. Joscelyn Ramos Campbell is the founder of Hope Torchlighters, a nonprofit organization that provides stability, wellness, advocacy, and empowerment to families with special needs and neurodiverse backgrounds. She has served as a public relations executive in the federal government under both the Bush and Obama administrations. In her Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award nomination package, Dr. Joscelyn is described as “truly one of the best-kept secrets in the world.” Her extensive bilingual experience in public relations, marketing, and community relations has consistently been aimed at serving diverse communities. Notably, she has worked nationwide to assist individuals with special needs, senior citizens, and multicultural families, making her contributions to the nation exceptionally valuable. Recipients of this award exhibit exemplary dedication, positively impacting communities across the country and inspiring others to engage in meaningful initiatives. Dr. Joscelyn, guided by her faith, embodies a lifetime of service to our great nation.”
After more than 20 years of accomplishments in federal and local government, multimedia, and humanitarian rights, Dr. Joscelyn has received several national awards in communications, public relations, and social media. Recently, she was honored with the “Outstanding Leadership Award” for her significant contributions and expertise in marketing and digital strategy at the Summer Edition of the Marketing 2.0 Conference.
Dr. Joscelyn is the creator of award-winning parenting and lifestyle websites, joscelynramoscampbell.com and MamiofMultiples.com, which reflect her dedication to promoting inclusivity and diversity. She has appeared on various television and media platforms, including CBS, NBC, NBC Latino, FOX, Univision, Telemundo, Huffington Post, and CNBC. Furthermore, she has been named one of the Top 10 Inspiring Latina Mom Bloggers to Follow and is recognized as a pioneering Latina American multimedia figure and digital icon.
Dr. Joscelyn actively serves her community in various roles, including as the elected Chairwoman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the City of Groveland. She is also the Executive Director of Nathaniel’s Hope Buddy Break Respite Care at Hope International. Buddy Break is a free monthly program providing parents and caregivers a day out, while individuals with special needs—affectionately called “VIPs”—enjoy activities with a Buddy friend. This initiative allows caregivers to take a much-deserved break from their responsibilities.
Additionally, Dr. Joscelyn has participated as a host and delegate for Challenged Champions and Heroes (CCH), an organization founded by His Royal Highness King Dr. Clyde Rivers and Dr. Robin Lococo from iChange Nations. CCH recognizes the unique gifts and talents of individuals with special needs, their caregivers, and community supporters, including law enforcement and educators. Recently, at a CCH gala, Dr. Joscelyn was honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Selfless Service Award, making her the second recipient of this prestigious acknowledgment. The first recipient was Sarah Obama, the grandmother of former President Barack Obama.
Dr. Joscelyn is also a dedicated advocate for special needs families and individuals suffering from chronic pain, having been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2019. She is a sought-after spokesperson, traveling across the United States for various speaking engagements. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Cuban and Puerto Rican parents, Dr. Joscelyn is bilingual and bicultural. She is raising a multicultural and multigenerational family alongside her military veteran spouse of Irish American descent. Together, they have four wonderful sons: an adult son, identical twins in high school, and a youngest son in elementary school who has autism.
