Under his leadership The Big Blue Umbrella Nonprofit has grown significantly, reflecting his commitment to addressing homelessness and providing support services to those in need.
LOS ANGELES, CA, January 16, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Danya Mitchell has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Mitchell is renowned for his dedication to social welfare through his work with The Big Blue Umbrella Nonprofit. Since founding the organization in 2001, he has also served as its executive director since 2019. Under his leadership The Big Blue Umbrella Nonprofit has grown significantly, reflecting his commitment to addressing homelessness and providing support services to those in need. His roles as founder and executive director have allowed him to implement innovative programs and expand the organization’s reach, making a tangible difference in the lives of many.
Mr. Mitchell’s active career with The Big Blue Umbrella Nonprofit began in 2017 with a vision to create a more compassionate society. Over the years, he has been instrumental in developing initiatives that have had a profound impact on the community. His strategic direction and management skills have been pivotal in steering the nonprofit toward achieving its mission.
Transitioning to his educational background, Mr. Mitchell’s academic journey includes coursework in liberal arts and business administration at California State University Northridge, and computer information science at California State University Monterey Bay. These academic pursuits have provided him with a solid foundation that has been integral to his success as a leader in social welfare. The influence of mentors such as Dean James Bracy, Judge Jeff Stone, Dr. Vared Mirmovitch, Dr. Pastor Patrick Singleton, Bernice Neeley, and his wife Ashleigh Mitchell have been significant influences in shaping his career path and guiding him with integrity toward his achievements.
Mr. Mitchell’s passion for social welfare was further ignited when he and his wife started LA Supportive Housing, which became the largest homeless housing provider in Los Angeles County. Their innovative approach to the street-to-home program which included housing numerous families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Recognizing the potential within this population, Mr. Mitchell also created a nonprofit trucking company, The Big Blue Umbrella Express Delivery Corp to implement The Heroes Across America Program offering guaranteed employment and guaranteed housing to complete the self sufficiency cycle. The Heroes Across America Program will be the prime example of privatizing public funding for veterans and people experiencing homelessness.
Mr. Mitchell is deeply committed to social welfare and has also established the first-ever certification board for all homelessness advocates called the Homelessness Advocate Certification Board. The board will standardized and improve the quality of services for homelessness outreach teams.
His dedication extends to his family life, where he enjoys spending quality time traveling, playing video games, board games, playing paintball and basketball with his wife and 3 sons: Danya II, Milyon, and Danya III.
Mr. Mitchell is determined to continue making strides in helping those in need by providing housing and employment through innovative strategies like privatizing public resources. His unwavering commitment to doing what he believes is God’s work reflects his deep-seated passion for making a lasting difference in society.
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