Devaa Haley Mitchell

As Chief Impact Officer, Devaa guides and oversees Shift’s social change initiatives as well its philanthropic activities, finding ways to leverage its network and educational assets for the greatest public benefit. Shift’s impact work focuses on peacebuilding, women’s empowerment, racial healing, and civic engagement. Devaa is also a key player in leading and supporting the ongoing evolution of Shift’s transformational culture, both inside the company and with customers around the world.

She is motivated by the promise of a better world: “I support people to reconnect with their spiritual depths, unleash their leadership gifts, and step boldly into their full potential.”

Devaa earned both her BA and MA from Stanford University. An ordained interfaith minister, she received her doctorate in Ministry from Wisdom University (now known as Ubiquity University). She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for her ecological anthropology work with Indigenous groups in the Brazilian Amazon.

Earlier in her career, Devaa was a Management Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group where she consulted with Fortune 500 Companies. She later worked as the founding Director of the Full Circle Fund, a thriving venture philanthropy group, followed by a senior Director role at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Devaa, a member of the prestigious Evolutionary Leaders group, is the founder of Shift’s Inspiring Women with Soul series, which has served over 130,000 women from more than 160 countries. Her private practice, Radiant Essence Services, offers personal coaching and VIP retreats for clients from around the world.