Salita Mitchell has been a young entrepreneur since the ripe age of two.  With her curious and calm nature she was always interested in ways to make money, how to start a business, and even asking “ What is a credit score” to her father after overhearing a conversation at a car dealership. According to Salita’s parents, at the age of two she had memorized her mother's complete telemarketer sales pitch script with character and pizzaz. She has always been talkative and friendly with a deep passion for serving others.  

 

Salita was born into the “Family Hustle” of marketing, sales, and computer technology and developed a strong work ethic early on. By the age of 10, her parents had worked for the US Navy, State Farm Insurance, Farmers, Cathloic Charities, Oracle, Peoplesoft, and Pacific Bell, just to name a few. Eager to follow in their footsteps, she found ways to earn money by babysitting, doing hair, crocheting blankets and scarves, and even making customized lanyard keychains! 

 

Salita scored her first official job in 10th Grade while attending Berkeley High School. She worked as a Tobacco Prevention Intern with the City of Berkeley Health and Human Services Department. Here she gained comprehensive skills in public speaking, organizing, and project management. Salita spoke at board meetings regarding local ordinances and coordinated cessation classes and peer education presentations.  After graduation in 2005, Salita continued to intern with the City of Berkeley  until 2009. She returned home from college over the summer to train and mentor current high school students.  

 

Salita was a young business woman and could be described as a “hustler”. She relied heavily on her BHS planner to help manage school work and working several part-time jobs.  In addition to her internship with the City of Berkeley she also worked at Jamba Juice and babysat for several families in Berkeley and Oakland. She was a faithful member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, a member of Youth and Government, and Y-Scholars. Through working and participating in several extra curricular Salita understood the importance of being detail oriented, multi-tasking, and time management. 

 

Salita received the prestigious Outstanding Berkeley Woman Award presented by the Commision on the Status of Women. She was also recognized by the California Legislature Assemblywoman Loni Handcock of the 14th District, and received a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from Congress Member Barabra Lee for her service and commitment to improving the community.

 

In 2005, Salita moved to Los Angeles California to pursue higher education at Loyola Marymount University. She majored in Business Administration with an emphasis in Business Law.  She continued  to gain career experiences and had 3 part time jobs. She worked as a beauty advisor selling cosmetic a Macys at Foxhills mall. She provided academic tutoring with the Academic Advantage and also worked as an Administrative Assistant for the African American Studies department at LMU. 

 

During College Salita was eager for ways to give back to the community.  She join Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc being an active member on 

 

Salita Mitchell graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 2009 earning a B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Law. She started her Career in Education as a Teach For America Corp Member in South Los Angeles. She taught middle school Math and Science at various Charter Schools serving students or color. In 2013, she graduated from LMU earning a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and M.A. in Urban Education with an emphasis in Policy and School Administration.