Jackson State University

Jashell Mitchell is a Flint, Michigan native and graduate of Flint Northern HS where she was a member of the Back to Back Girls Basketball State Championship, and their 2016 induction into the Greater Flint Sports Hall of Fame. 

She attended Bethune-Cookman University as she obtained her bachelors degree in Physical Education/Recreation and was inducted into the BCU 40 under 40 in 2016. She obtained her masters degree from University of Memphis in 2013.

An advocate for the student-athlete experience, she has served in various capacities within collegiate and professional sports. In previous experiences, she served as the Director of Basketball Operations at the University of Arizona, Athletic Academic Advisor at Bethune-Cookman University, Athletic Administration at the University of Memphis, Assistant AD for Football Operations at North Carolina Central University, Manager of DEI/HBCU Relations at the National Football League, Manager of Player Engagement Operations at the National Football League, and Senior University Relations Manager (HBCU’s) at Rocket Companies. 

She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and Flint community supporter of Invisible Giants Legacy & Leadership Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that provides City of Flint youth and adults with education, recreation, sports and professional development resources. 

Jashell enjoys traveling, being with family, and her Maltipoo Shugga Bear. She specializes in leadership and career development, DEI initiatives and staff training, she is certified in Name, Image, & Likeness education for student-athletes and their guardians.