Aniesha Mitchell, J.D.

Aniesha Mitchell, J.D., has served as vice president for student affairs at Sacramento State since 2024.

For over 20 years Mitchell has been advocating for student success. She has previously served as the senior associate vice president, chief of Divisional Operations, and deputy chief diversity officer for the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity at San Diego State University, where she managed a $42 million dollar budget and served as the lead executive officer providing leadership and support to 480 employees and 42 departments.

Prior to joining San Diego State University, Mitchell was the director of student conduct and community standards at the University of Cincinnati, director of conflict resolution and student conduct at the University of Mississippi, and program manager of conflict resolution at the University of Michigan. She began her career at Oakland University serving in roles in enrollment management and retention.

Mitchell earned her bachelor of arts degree in Political Science from Oakland University and Juris Doctor degree from Cooley Law School. She is passionate about student rights, restorative justice, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Although Mitchell is licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan, she has dedicated her life to investing in our future…our students.