Christie Mitchell | SIU

Christie Mitchell brings to SIU more than 20 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry, where she specialized in developing brands, creating innovative marketing strategies, and building meaningful, long-term channel relationships. Throughout her career, she has worked with some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Red Bull, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper.

Today, Christie uses the expertise she gained in the industry to guide students as they shape their own career strategies and build the professional skills and connections needed to reach their goals. A proud Saluki, Christie holds dual degrees in Marketing and Journalism from Southern Illinois University and earned her MBA from the University of Oklahoma.

Christie began her career at SIU as the Chief Marketing Officer for the College of Business and Analytics before transitioning to a full-time teaching role in 2020. She currently teaches courses in business professionalism and leads the college’s study abroad program in France. Christie also serves as faculty advisor for the SIU chapter of the American Marketing Association, is a member of the university’s First-Year Experience Working Group, and contributes to the development of university-wide policies regarding student use of artificial intelligence.

In addition to her professional and academic roles, Christie has completed multiple courses and earned credentials focused on fostering a culture of belonging and creating inclusive, supportive learning environments. She is committed to ensuring that every student feels valued, heard, and empowered to succeed.