Erika Y Mitchell

Erika Y Mitchell's work experience includes their current role as the Vice President of Business Development at ChanceLight Education, where they focus on providing alternative and special education solutions for disconnected and vulnerable students. Prior to this, they served as an Elected Board Member for District 5 at the Atlanta Board of Education, where they were responsible for establishing and approving policies for the Atlanta Public Schools system. Erika also has experience as a Managing Partner at Sports Unlimited Enterprise, where they specialized in event planning, public relations, and branding for professional athletes. ERIKA Y has worked as an Event Coordinator/Community Relations professional for the NFL Players Association and held a Communications/Secretary Officer role at the NFL Alumni Association Georgia Chapter. Additionally, they have technical support experience from their roles at Kodak Dental Systems (Practice Works), CBYOND Technologies, and Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

Erika Y Mitchell attended Alabama State University from 1998 to 2004, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration and Management and Computer Information Systems. Currently, they are pursuing a Master's degree in Public Administration and Government at Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, expected to be completed in 2023. In addition to their academic pursuits, Erika has obtained certifications in Human Rights Education Training from the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights in 2022, Program Certificate Accelerating Board Capacity—Virtual from Harvard Business School Executive Education in 2021, and Education Finance from Georgetown University in 2020.