PJ Mitchell [he/him]
Board Member

PJ serves as the director of public policy for Medica. Through various roles in the health policy space, he has developed a deep knowledge of state and federal legislative and regulatory processes, with a focus on Medicaid and health equity. Prior to coming to Minnesota to pursue a master’s degree in public health administration and policy, PJ spent nearly a decade working in higher education at his alma mater, DePauw University, first serving in athletics prior to transitioning to a role in campus administration. Through his work, PJ led population-specific initiatives to reduce high-risk alcohol use, address gender-based violence, and worked on other culture change efforts.

In his role as a coach within DePauw University’s NCAA Division III baseball programs, PJ introduced strength yoga as an integral part of the training regimen for his team, recognizing the physical and emotional benefits of regular yoga and mindfulness practice. PJ and his family have supported Karuna for several years and see the same physical, mental, and emotional value the Karuna programming brings to individuals in the criminal justice system.