Miami — January 14, 2025— LSF Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Toshiba L. Mitchell as Program Director. A distinguished educator, leader and advocate for youth and families, Dr. Mitchell brings exceptional experience to her role, including a career in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Reserve. She will be responsible for outreach efforts and will oversee the daily operations of the organization’s two campus.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mitchell as the new Program Director of Miami Bridge,” said Raymond Ballinger, Southeast Regional Director, LSF. “It’s a calling and honor to serve children and families facing hardship. Our work is difficult. Our hours are long and we are kept away from our own families, but the people that do this work are dedicated and our best resource. Dr. Mitchell’s unwavering dedication to child advocacy and extensive background in education will be crucial in the furtherance of LSF’s mission of building strong, vibrant communities.”
LSF Miami Bridge has two 24-hour emergency shelters for children and youth experiencing traumatic stressors in their life. The goal is to help young people remain out of the juvenile justice system through our prevention and intervention activities with individual, family and group counseling. Sometimes parents are pushed to the limit and need our Nurturing Parent Program. A 12-week program working with parents on better skills to deal with challenging and risky behaviors. Runaway & Homeless Youth Program focuses on keeping kids off the streets and in safe nurturing environments.
Dr. Mitchell was most recently Director, Prevention Education and Outreach at Kristi House Child Advocacy Center where she spearheaded initiatives that equipped communities with knowledge and resources to combat child exploitation and trauma. Her leadership extended from the management of a multidisciplinary team to fostering partnerships with schools, law enforcement and community organizations.
She also has more than 15 years of experience in higher education, including as Director of Distance Learning at Florida Memorial University where she had responsibility for program development and financial stewardship.
“I am honored to join LSF and lead the incredible work happening at Miami Bridge. Together, we will continue to create safe spaces and transformative programs that will uplift our community,” said Dr. Mitchell.
Dr. Mitchell serves as a fellow for the University of Miami’s Emerging Transformational Leadership Program. She received her Doctor of Education in educational leadership, Master of Science in Education and Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership from St. Thomas University. She served as a member of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Reserve.
About LSF
LSF is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Floridians. We do this by reducing the suicide and drug addiction rate, giving families in crisis the support they need to persevere, and making sure those in poverty get the education they need to close the achievement gap.
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