Katrina D. Mitchell

Chief Community Impact Officer at United Way of Greater Atlanta

Katrina D. Mitchell has a diverse and extensive work experience. Katrina D. currently works as the Chief Community Impact Officer at United Way of Greater Atlanta, where they lead a team of over 40 staff members and is responsible for improving child well-being and addressing systemic issues in the region. Katrina D. has achieved significant accomplishments, such as launching initiatives focused on racial equity, raising funds for COVID response and recovery, and scaling youth apprenticeship opportunities.

Prior to this role, Katrina served as the Executive Director of the Child Well-Being Movement at United Way of Greater Atlanta, where they built partnerships between philanthropy, nonprofit, public, and private sectors to improve outcomes for children and youth.

In addition, Katrina has held various roles in other organizations, including serving as the Co-Chair of the Steering Committee at Grantmakers for Southern Progress, where they worked towards achieving equitable outcomes in the Southern United States. Katrina D. also served as the Deputy Officer of Strategic Partnerships at the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services, focusing on creating better outcomes for Georgia's children and securing resources and support for foster children.

Furthermore, Katrina has experience as a Program Officer at the Andrus Family Fund, managing a grant-making portfolio and leading strategic collaborations with various organizations. Katrina D. also held leadership positions at United Way of Greater Atlanta, where they managed grant-making portfolios, developed regional initiatives, and directed programmatic implementation and evaluation.

Earlier in their career, Katrina served as a Program Director at Literacy Inc., a Manager at the National Urban League, an Outreach Coordinator at the Boston Ballet, and a Multicultural Coordinator at Carney, Sandoe & Associates.

Throughout their career, Katrina has consistently demonstrated their commitment to improving child well-being, addressing systemic issues, and advancing equity and social justice.

Katrina D. Mitchell's education history begins in 1992 when they enrolled at Wellesley College. Katrina D. pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and completed their studies in 1996.

In 1994, Mitchell participated in an exchange program and studied at Spelman College for one year. The field of study for this period is not specified.

Later, in 1999, Mitchell attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where they obtained a Master's degree in Education (MEd). Their studies at Harvard concluded in 2000.

It is evident from the chronology provided that Mitchell's educational journey included a Bachelor's degree in English from Wellesley College, a one-year exchange program at Spelman College, and a Master's degree in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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  • Chief Community Impact Officer

    June, 2019 - present

  • Executive Director Child Well Being Movement

    July, 2018

  • Vice President

    November, 2013

  • Senior Director

    May, 2008

  • Director

    May, 2006