Join us in honoring the life and work of Monica Corina Campbell (1977 – 2026) at her Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 23.

Monica Campbell lived her life in art and beauty, intellect and hard work, compassion and love, fun and laughter. Dance was her deepest passion, beginning with her first class at age four and remaining central throughout her life. Monica earned her BFA in Modern Dance from the University of Utah, and then went on to dance, choreograph, and direct internationally for eight years with the globally renowned dance company, Diavolo: Architecture in Motion.

Returning to her home state and alma mater, Monica earned her MFA in Modern Dance and later joined Utah Valley University, where she proudly served as a tenured Associate Professor and eventually as Chair of the Department of Dance.

Monica is survived by her parents, James and Beverly; her brother, Michael (Cortney), and their children, Violet and EJ; her sister, Manuela (Chris); her lifelong best friend and newly married wife, Jamie; and her beloved pets, Draco and Malachai.

Monica’s heart was as big as her résumé. She was a fierce advocate for art and artists, animal welfare, social justice, and peace studies. She taught us that you can be a world-class artist, a tenured academic, and a social justice warrior—all while having a really, really good time. She leaves behind a legacy of hard work, deep laughter, and a community of friends, family, colleagues, and students.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Monica’s name to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary or to the Monica Campbell Memorial Scholarship through Utah Valley University.