Flint Mitchell

Flint D. Mitchell, Ph.D., is a dedicated educator, facilitator, writer, and systems thinker with a deep commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. His approach, rooted in ecological systems thinking, emphasizes the importance of managing the intricate interplay between individual, interpersonal, and sociopolitical factors to bring about meaningful change. Flint is passionate about dismantling the false narratives surrounding BIPOC communities, narratives shaped by generations of misinformation and disinformation, to transform hearts and minds.

For over 25 years, Flint has worked across diverse sectors, including nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, government agencies, for-profit companies, and educational institutions. His extensive experience includes consultative services, technical assistance, and program design. Over the past decade, his focus has shifted toward equity-, diversity-, and inclusion-centered program assessment, design, and evaluation. Flint’s EDI leadership encompasses a broad range of activities such as strategic planning, policy improvement, culture change initiatives, and the integration of best practices into organizational frameworks. He is highly skilled in delivering workshops, coaching, and facilitating training, while also supporting board development, employee resource groups (ERGs), and toolkit creation.

Currently, Flint is the Deputy Director for Community Engagement and Health Equity at the New Orleans Health Department. In addition to his professional work, Flint is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Tulane University, where he teaches in both the Undergraduate Public Health Program and the School of Professional Advancement’s Master of Public Administration Program. His courses include Public Health Program Implementation and Management, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Public Sector, and Evaluation and Outcomes Management. Flint was honored with the John Percy Dyer Award for teaching excellence in 2023. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Health Promotion and Curriculum and Instruction, fellowships at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the production of The Other Black History, a stage play that educates on racial justice through historical narratives.