Oyin Jones Mitchell

Oyin has more than 10 years of human resources, training & development, and event planning experience. She began her career with Delta Airlines as an International Customer Service Representative, Team Performance Coach and Corporate Customer Care Manager, where she learned the value of relationship building and how to lead through crisis.
As an alumnus of Georgia State University (GSU) and Kennesaw State University, Oyin completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees while working full-time. She served as an intern with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia’s Consortium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution housed in the GSU College of Law, and in the Office of the Ombudsperson where she assisted with the planning and execution of two annual Conflict Resolution Symposiums “From Chaos to Composure” and “Getting to Peace.”
Oyin began planning events as a Program Coordinator where she revitalized New Employee Orientation and the Rewards and Recognition program to improve employee engagement and retention. After being promoted to Program Specialist, Oyin joined a new start-up unit, Employee Development and Wellness Services to endorse work-life balance in the workplace. Oyin spearheaded the first three-day wellness event in observance of National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) to educate the community on the importance of women’s health issues. A proclamation was read on the floor of the Georgia State Senate acknowledging the official observance of NWHW at GSU. Oyin demonstrates her commitment to women’s health through partnerships with various community organizations and activism on the planning committee of “Go Red For Women” to promote heart health in women through education. She continues to pursue her vision to deliver excellence in managing special events that engage, educate and positively impact the communities served. Oyin's goal is to plan a campaign event for Hillary Rodham Clinton's 2016 presidential candidacy. She is a native of Chicago, married to Arthur Mitchell and has two children, A.J. and Ava.