Tony Mitchell is the Senior Director of State Government Affairs for Gilead Sciences throughout the Southern Region. A Saint Louis University School of Law graduate, Tony entered the world of politics as a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Intern in the office of Representative Sanford Bishop (GA-2). A policy wonk at heart, Tony is passionate about educating individuals on healthcare disparities and helping people find their voice through grassroots advocacy. In his current role, Tony is responsible for the lobbying and policy activity across the South on issues including reducing access barriers and creating a destigmatized healthcare landscape for patients.
A first-generation college graduate, Tony has always yearned to help the next generation of leaders.
A former board member of the Emerging 100 of Atlanta and current member of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, he spends countless hours mentoring both high school and college students. As a member of the 100, he’s fostered partnerships that have created exposure opportunities for APS students and helped raise over $200,000 in scholarship funds for seniors entering college. Named a Rising Young Alumni by his alma mater, McKendree University, Tony received his B.A. in Political Science. Tony is also a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, a member of the LEAD Atlanta class of 2022, and a 2024 Atlanta Business Chronicle 40 Under 40 award recipient. Tony, his wife Brittany, and two sons, Bryson and Brady, are proud residents of Atlanta’s Mozley Park neighborhood.
