Dr. Mitchell has a doctorate degree in Public Administration, a Masters Degree in Urban Planning, immense experience, and prominent recognition in the government, business and economic development communities. She was former Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Deputy Secretary of the PA Department of Commerce, Executive Director, City Ventures Corporation, Business Manager for the Control Data Corporation, and Director of Manpower Planning for the New York City Addiction Agency. Dr. Mitchell has managed multimillion dollar budgets, facilitated extensive research, and executed major planning and contract management projects.  In the leadership role, she has implemented broad economic and community development projects in New York City and Baltimore, as well as in Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Corporate goals are targeted to helping economically impoverished communities to grow, bridging gaps, and creating win-win outcomes for public and private sector organizations.

Mr. Smallwood has been engaged in economic and business development for over 26 years. He has served as President of Camden Economic Development Corporation, Executive Director of Rutgers University Small Business Development Center, Executive Director of New Jersey Minority Business Development Center, and Treasurer of the Private Industry Council of Camden County, New Jersey. Major responsibilities included technical assistance to government, quasi-government, small business, and community organizations seeking financing for acquisitions, building construction, leasehold improvements, machinery, and working capital. In addition to his financial and economic development skills, Mr. Smallwood is an experienced educator and trainer. He is a candidate for the doctoral degree in Management Philosophy at LaSalle University.

Mr. Mitchell is responsible for corporate and customer financial and office technology management. He is the Project Manager for Consumer Education and Training for the Healthcare and Utilities Industries. Academic studies include a scholarship at Johns Hopkins University in engineering. He studied economics and finance at Penn State University and St. Joseph University. Additional experience consists of real estate development and property management. His work in finance, investments, computer software, and information systems has been demonstrated at General Electric Company, Department of Treasury, Department of Transportation and Pryor, McClendon, Counts & Company in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.