Mitchell Schwartz, the “S” in SK|Impact, has a long history in Democratic and Environmental politics, and building winning coalitions in California and nationally. This new company, SK/Impact, that was formed in May, 2008, will focus on utilizing Mitchells legislative contacts and GREEN business experience, to help further the goals of businesses that operate in the burgeoning field of renewable and alternative energy, and energy efficiency.
Mitchell most recently ran the California primary and general election campaign for the Barack Obama for President Campaign and successfully handled the delegate process for the campaign.
Mitchell, can be seen in such political documentaries as “The War Room” and “Feed,” Mitchell has played a role in nearly every presidential election since 1984, when he worked on the Mondale for President Campaign. In 1988, he worked on the Dukakis for President Campaign. In 1992, he was State Director for Bill Clinton in the pivotal first primary state of New Hampshire, and worked on his campaign in California in 1996. In 2000, Mitchell worked on the Al Gore for President Campaign. More recently, Mitchell worked on several California races, including Senator Barbara Boxer, Governor Gray Davis, and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

Mitchells depth of experience reaches into the international arena as well. During the first term of President Clinton, Mitchell served as Communications Director at the State Department for several years. At the conclusion of his service at the State Department, Mitchell went on to create the Bomaye Company, a boutique public relations firm that strives to build public understanding and acceptance of important local, national, and international initiatives, particularly those of nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations. As President of The Bomaye Company, he continued working in the international arena, setting up town hall meetings for United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, and organizing a UN basketball camp for children from the former Yugoslavia. Most recently, The Bomaye Company worked with the Save Darfur Campaign.
A committed environmentalist who still drives his 2001 fully electric Toyota RAV 4, Mitchell has worked for numerous environmental groups, including; NRDC, Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters and other groups. In addition, The Bomaye Company was selected to be the marketing entity for the Oscar Winning Documentary AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH.
Mitchell lives in Los Angeles with his wife Elizabeth and their three children. He serves as President of the Board of the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. He is a Board Member of Temple Israel of Hollywood.