Brendien Mitchell's commit to civil rights and social justice began at age ten when he joined the NAACP. He has worked in the office of U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), the U.S. House Select Committee on Benghazi minority staff, and for corporations, non-profits, and think tanks providing support in government affairs, communications, and advocacy. He has also served as a Statewide Civic Engagement Coordinator for 'Get Out the Vote' efforts in Florida where he trained and developed strategies for the Florida chapters of the NAACP.