Camila Guerrero is a senior research associate supporting NORC’s Arts & Culture practice, where she brings deep experience in community-centered, participatory research. Her work is grounded in co-creating knowledge with communities, designing research approaches that generate meaningful, actionable experiences for both participants and partners. Camila works closely with clients to translate research into strategy, helping organizations plan for the future, deepen community relationships, and strengthen their role as civic partners. A skilled facilitator of qualitative and human-centered research, she prioritizes care, power-sharing, and dignity in every engagement. As a native Spanish speaker, she also ensures Spanish-speaking communities are meaningfully represented in research.
Camila’s work at NORC reflects her collaborative, participatory approach across a range of leading arts and culture organizations. She has helped design, implement, and analyze mixed-methods research for clients including Anythink Libraries, The Getty Center, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and the Barr Foundation. Camila has also led and supported qualitative research in Spanish for organizations such as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Frist Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, and the Morton Arboretum, broadening engagement with Spanish-speaking audiences. Across these initiatives, she facilitates deep stakeholder collaboration and ensures insights are both actionable and grounded in community voice.
Before joining NORC, Camila built a strong foundation in community development and service-focused work. During her undergraduate studies, she conducted research examining the intergenerational transmission of political identity within Salvadoran immigrant families, reflecting her interest in how social identity shapes civic participation and community life. Alongside her academic work, she was actively involved in community service and local initiatives that supported engagement and participation in civic spaces. These experiences strengthened her ability to connect with diverse groups, understand varied perspectives, and contribute to efforts that support community well-being. They continue to inform her approach at NORC, where she brings a grounded understanding of how to engage thoughtfully with communities and design research processes that reflect people’s lived experiences and priorities.
