Brenda K. Mitchell

Brenda K. Mitchell is an American politician who served as Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from 1992 to 1994.

Early life and education Mitchell was raised in New York City. She earned her undergraduate degree at Fordham University, a master's degree in urban affairs from Hunter College, and a doctorate in public administration from Nova University.

Career In 1987, Mitchell was appointed deputy secretary of economic policy under the Department of Commerce. In 1990, she became special assistant to governor Bob Casey Sr. Mitchell was sworn in as secretary of the commonwealth on May 6, 1992, and resigned on May 1, 1994.

Mitchell is among the founders of Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School in Philadelphia. She is the current president and CEO of Management and Environmental Technologies, Inc.

Personal life Mitchell has one son, Corrie.