Chief Warrant Officer Mitzie A. Robinson COMDT (CG-1012), United States Coast Guard Washington, District of Columbia

Chief Warrant Officer Mitzie A. Robinson joined the United States Coast Guard in 1983 and since then she has risen to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. Born in Jamaica, she chose to become a United States citizen after serving three years of active duty service. She was naturalized in 1987, achieving her goal of U.S. citizenship. During CWO Robinson’s off-duty time, she participates in numerous community projects. She assisted Lucy Stone Elementary School, Dorchester, MA in building a playground. Once the plan was approved CWO Robinson volunteered to help build the playground. She also volunteered her off-duty time to participate in school book fairs and tutoring elementary students. In recognition, CWO Robinson was awarded the SECDOT Gold Medal for Outstanding Achievement.

CWO Robinson is actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. She has been recognized for her work which has earned her many awards including: Coast Guard Commendation Medal, two Coast Guard Achievement Medals, Joint Service Achievement medal, four Commandant Letters of Commendation, seven Good Conduct Awards, two Enlisted Person of the Quarter Awards, Secretary’s Award for Outstanding Achievement, and Honoree for the Women Officers Professional Association for exceptional leadership and mentorship qualities.