Brian Mitchell
Director
Brian Mitchell leads Nevada’s STEM education and workforce development programs as the Director of the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology. In this role, Brian manages a $14 million workforce development grant program and has funded the creation of 52 new STEM postsecondary training programs in high-demand career fields over the last four years. Brian has also developed programs that create pathways from high school to college, help elementary teachers integrate engineering design into daily classroom instruction, and provide strategic planning assistance to aspiring STEM schools. Passionate about equity, Brian is currently collaborating with stakeholders to develop new strategies to increase recruitment, retention, and completion rates of underrepresented students in postsecondary STEM programs. Brian also oversees the development and expansion of broadband infrastructure in Nevada, with a focus on connecting rural schools and health clinics. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Mitchell served as an education advisor to the Governor during Nevada’s 2015 legislative session when the Governor and Legislature made a $450 million investment in education and workforce development. Prior, Mr. Mitchell served as a senior advisor in Nevada’s Washington DC office, representing the State to Congress and the executive branch on education, workforce, healthcare, and homeland security issues. When not geeking out on policy, you can probably find Brian exploring a National Park with his wife and four kids.