Rebecca Brooks Mitha, known as "Becky," brings a distinguished career as a multimedia global programming executive with a wealth of strategic initiatives and organization building to the Board of Directors at JH Classical Academy.
Born and raised in the Midwest, Mrs. Brooks Mitha’s educational journey began at Cranbrook Schools in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, where she first encountered the transformative power of a classical education, aimed at developing the whole student. These formative years exposed her to the joys of creative problem-solving and critical thinking, laying the foundation for her enduring admiration of a classically holistic approach to learning. Her academic journey led her to the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Law and Society, and minoring in Political Science. This academic foundation instilled in her a profound appreciation for rigorous intellectual inquiry and a well-rounded education.
Mrs. Brooks Mitha's ascending career in multimedia, technology, and broadcast television is a testament to her ability to work in a team and execute in a fast-paced environment. Her professional path has taken her through major media companies, holding positions at ABC, NBC Universal, CBS Paramount Global/Viacom, and her most current position, Amazon. In her most recent position as the Head of Production & Development for "Twitch Originals" at Twitch, Amazon's dynamic global live streaming gaming platform with over 3 million daily live viewers, Mrs. Brooks Mitha oversaw the development, production, and creative marketing vision for Twitch's Original Content portfolio. She led a high-performing team across product, creative, editorial, and production, culminating in the launch of the “Twitch Creator Originals” Program in 2023. Prior to her role at Twitch/Amazon, Mrs. Brooks Mitha helped launch and operate "Quibi," a billion-dollar premium content streaming app alongside industry leaders Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman. In this capacity, she oversaw the rapid development of 24 shows within a year, led a cross-functional team, managed budgets, negotiated talent deals, and scaled the platform's "Daily Show" operations.
Mrs. Brooks Mitha's career has been marked by her expertise in bridging the digital and linear media realms. As the Senior Vice President of Multiplatform Programming at CBS Television Distribution, now Paramount Global, Mrs. Brooks Mitha oversaw programming strategies on the popular household brands Entertainment Tonight, Judge Judy, Dr. Phil, Rachael Ray, and Inside Edition. She played a pivotal role in the launch of "ET Live," CBS/Entertainment Tonight's
streaming service, seamlessly integrating ET Live with CBS’ streaming services (CBS All Access, CBS Sports HQ, and CBS News’ CBSN). During her time at CBS, she also guided the successful international ET format brand launch expansion of ET Canada, ET Arabia, and ET Thailand. Throughout her career, Mrs. Brooks Mitha has been instrumental in the transition and widespread adaptation of multi-platform content initiatives, streaming and digital launches, partnership extensions across verticals on Facebook and YouTube, audience engagement, and multimillion-dollar brand integrations. Her creative prowess shone through in her innovative, award-winning integrated brand content concepts for Fortune 100 advertisers, including Cadillac, LG, Microsoft, VISA, P&G, Pernod Ricard, and Johnson & Johnson, during her tenures at ABC, NBC, CBS, and Twitch/Amazon.
Beyond her professional achievements, Mrs. Brooks Mitha is deeply committed to mentorship and education. She has been a mentor and contributor to the Spark Mentorship program for Middle School students. This initiative aims to nurture the next generation of difference-makers by providing students with hands-on experiences in the corporate workplace, empowering them to discover their potential in the present and future. Having moved to Jackson Hole three years ago with her family from Santa Monica, CA, Mrs. Brooks Mitha is a fervent advocate for classical education. Her two children, a fourth-grade daughter and a sixth-grade son, both attend JHCA. Mrs. Brooks Mitha passionately expresses, "Our family was relieved and vindicated to find a Classical School that upholds a vibrant and virtuous academic environment, all while focusing and fostering their unique and God-given talents.” She goes on to say, “JHCA is reminiscent of the education I received, a balance between a rich history of tradition, with a legacy of educational innovation…it’s essential for our children to have this opportunity and exposure.”
In her leisure time, Mrs. Brooks Mitha is an avid equestrian who finds solace in the
hunter/jumper world and the countless picturesque trails for riding in the Teton Valley during the warmer months. She treasures moments spent with her immediate and extended family and friends, relishing the outdoors, exploring new international destinations, and, notably, the cherished monthly meeting of JHCA’s “Well-Read Mom's Book Club” which is dedicated to reading both traditional and modern classical literature. Mrs. Brooks Mitha is a member of the Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church where is an enthusiastic member of the Parish Lector program.