About | Cefin Campbell

Early Life and Career

Cefin Campbell was born and raised in the Amman Valley. Many in his father's family were miners, including his grandfather but almost all of his mother's family were farmers. After leaving university, Cefin taught Welsh for Adults at Swansea University before being appointed as a lecturer in Welsh Language and Literature and Welsh History at Cardiff University.

He left the higher education sector in 1991 to establish the first Menter Iaith in Wales, Menter Cwm Gwendraeth before moving on to establish similar projects all over Wales. In 2008, he established a consultancy business called Spectrwm which specialized in research, strategic planning, project management and training working for some of the leading organizations in Wales.

Cefin has also served as a member of The S4C Authority, as a language adviser to Bòrd na Gàidhlig in Scotland, on the Board of Governors of Coleg Sir Gâr, a licensed inspector for Estyn and chair of several school governing boards.

Cefin was a County Councillor on Carmarthenshire County Council between 2012 and 2021 and a member of Carmarthenshire County Council's Cabinet with responsibility for Rural Affairs and Communities between 2017 and 2021. During this period, he chaired a cross-party group that developed a comprehensive strategy to promote the Welsh language within the Council, a strategy to regenerate rural Carmarthenshire, an innovative plan to tackle poverty, an action plan to ensure that Carmarthenshire County Council reaches net-zero carbon by 2035 and drew up a report to tackle racism and discrimination.

In the Senedd

Cefin Campbell was elected as Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd for Mid and West Wales in May 2021. Shortly after his election, he was appointed as Plaid Cymru’s spokesperson for Rural Affairs and Agriculture.

Between January 2022 and May 2024, Cefin was one of the Designated Members in Plaid Cymru's Cooperation Agreement with the Welsh Government. As part of his work with the Agreement, he was partly responsible for securing ground-breaking policies such as free school meals for all primary school children, measures to tackle second homes, drafting the Welsh Language and Education Bill in order to give the Welsh language to all children and establishing Welsh history as a mandatory part of the curriculum.

Since the end of the Cooperation Agreement in May 2024, Cefin Campbell has been responsible for the Party's education portfolio, leading on policy development and being a spokesperson in the field. Cefin also has a variety of other responsibilities in the Senedd, including chairing the Cross-Party Group on Welsh Wool.

Personal Life

Cefin is married, with three daughters and lives in Gelli Aur in the Tywi Valley, Carmarthenshire. In his spare time, he enjoys watching the Scarlets, supporting Swansea football club, fishing and caravanning.

Meet the Team

Jonathan Evershed

Jonathan Evershed is Office Manager and Senior Researcher. He manages the team, maps out our strategy and supports Cefin’s work in the Senedd through his research. He splits his time between Cefin’s office and the central Plaid Cymru Senedd Group, where he is a Special Advisor on Policy and Research.
Amy Thomas

Amy Thomas is our Community Officer and acting Caseworker, leading on community engagement, and assisting constituents with any issues they may be facing. She recently completed an MA in Education Policy, with a particular focus on women’s rights. Amy is also a member of Llandybie Community Council.
Jamie Evans

Following periods working with Dai Lloyd AM and at Tŷ Gwynfor, Jamie Evans now works as a Case Worker for Cefin. He works with constituents across the region to ensure that their voices are heard by a range of organizations in order to resolve issues that may be affecting their lives.
Caitlin Regola

Caitlin Regola works as an administrator in Cefin Campbell's office. She is responsible for a variety of tasks, including managing Cefin's diary, correspondence and joining him on visits in the region. Caitlin is also studying International Development and Global Politics at University of Wales, Trinity St David’s.
Owain Meirion

Owain Meirion works as Senior Communications Officer for Cefin, following a period working with Cymdeithas yr Iaith. As part of his role, he is responsible for ensuring that constituents are aware of Cefin's work as a Member of the Senedd by working with the press and social media.