Christopher Mitchell

Mr. Mitchell, a Director at Prime Policy Group, joins the firm from its predecessor, BKSH & Associates Worldwide. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Mitchell spent more than eight years working for members of Congress from the State of California.

From 2001 through 2006, Mr. Mitchell worked for Congressman Michael Honda (D-CA), including three and a half years as legislative director. Congressman Honda currently serves as a member of the Appropriations Committee, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and Vice-Chair of the Democratic National Committee.

As legislative director, Mr. Mitchell ensured that the Congressman’s legislative agenda and appropriations goals were effectively and strategically pursued. He also advised Congressman Honda on all matters before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, of which Mr. Honda was then a member. In this capacity, Mr. Mitchell led Congressman Honda’s successful efforts to deploy cutting-edge security technologies at U.S. airports and to authorize and secure appropriations for a multi-billion dollar transit project in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, Mr. Mitchell has expertise in advising members on technology and trade issues before the U.S. Congress.

Prior to joining Congressman Honda, Mr. Mitchell worked for Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in her Palo Alto district office, where he served as her principal local liaison to the high technology community.

Mr. Mitchell most recently lived for two years in Nicaragua where he consulted for the non-profit Fabretto Children’s Foundation.

Mr. Mitchell holds a bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University and a master’s degree in philosophy from San Jose State University.