Gabriela Mitchell has been an educator for many years. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Master’s Degree in Education Administration from Cal State University. She taught for 28 years in the Desert Sands USD in the Coachella Valley. During that time, she was a school site coordinator for the California English Learner Development Test CELDT and was honored to serve as an Ethnic Minority and Human Rights Executive Board Member for the Desert Sands Teachers Association DSTA.

Before her teaching career, Gabriela proudly served migrant students, including as a reading tutor for the Riverside COE Summer Migrant Reading Program.

Since retiring from Desert Sands USD, Gabriela has facilitated professional learning for several organizations, including California Educators United and National Safe Return. She is also a presenter for the Community Response System of South Los Angeles, for the Black Student Achievement Plan.

Currently, Gabriela works at the Knowledge Shop LA as the Director for Family Math and Special Projects. She is a founder of the National Association of African American Parents and Youth (NAAAPY). She is a board member and secretary for Fossil Free California, community liaison for Association Raza Educators, and Treasurer for the California Teachers Association Women’s Caucus.