Brenda Mitchell is widely recognized for her extensive service to the region, having celebrated a 46-year career in health care in the Richmond metropolitan and Tri-Cities areas. She began in nursing and ultimately advanced to become the CEO of Crater Community Hospice, the region’s only nonprofit hospice provider, for the last 19 years before retiring in 2016. She continues to hold board and committee leadership positions for a number of human service organizations as well as civic groups. Prior to her appointment on Cameron’s Board, she served on The Cameron Foundation’s Health Advisory Council for many years.

Occupation

Retired CEO, Crater Community Hospice

Work History

• CEO, Crater Community Hospice (1997-2016)
• Director of Wellness Program, Instructive Visiting Nurses Association (1996-1997
• Director of Hospice, Bon-Secours Richmond Health Corporation, St. Mary’s Hospital (1987-1996)
• Instructor, School of Practical Nursing, St. Mary’s Hospital School of Practical Nursing (1978-1987)
• Occupational Health Nurse, Stuart Circle Hospital (1985-1986)
• Rehabilitation and Medical Review Specialist, ITRACORP, Inc. (1985-1986)
• Office Nurse and Office Manager, Joseph G. Rhode, MD, Inc. (1975-1978)
• Staff Nurse, RN, St. Mary’s Hospital (1975-1978)
• LPN, St. Mary’s Hospital (1969-1975)
• Office LPN and Office Manager, Joseph G. Rhode, MD, Inc. (1970-1973)

Education

• MS in nursing, University of Virginia (1986)
• BS in nursing, Virginia State University (1984)
• AS degree in nursing, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (1976)
• Certificate program, Intensive Therapy for LPNs, University of Virginia (1969)
• LPN, St. Mary’s Hospital School of Practical Nursing (1969)
• Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Virginia Commonwealth University (2002)

Certifications

• Registered Nurse, State of Virginia
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (retired)
• Advanced Public Health Nurse – Board Certified (retired)
• Hospice Management Certification Program, Level IV – National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrator (retired)

Activities, Associations and Volunteer Work

• Board member, Crater Community Hospice
• Board member, Crater District Area Agency on Aging
• Board member, Rotary Club of Petersburg
• Board member, Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority (Tri-Cities Chapter)
• Member, Signa Theta Tau, Beta Kappa Chapter, University of Virginia, National Honor Society of Nursing
• Member, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
• Volunteer, Alzheimer’s Association (Greater Richmond Chapter)