Clarene Mitchell is the Founder/CEO of TCM Communications, a social media branding firm based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. TCM focuses on empowering success-driven entrepreneurs and corporate leaders to effectively leverage LinkedIn to generate organic results. She holds a B.A. in Interpersonal Communications from Cardinal Stritch University.

In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Clarene is an accomplished print journalist and public relations professional. For more than 30 years, she worked to craft the public brands of community-based organizations and advanced issues of importance. Clarene earned a reputation for being a reliable source for accurate and timely information as well as branding guidance. Her career included working on the executive team for a Mayor and being the first Public Information Officer for a municipal health department.

Clarene began her entrepreneurial journey in 2017 after identifying a gap in an emerging industry. She added author to her credentials in September 2019 when she published her book, 'Shine Online with LinkedIn: LinkedIn Isn't just an Online Database of Resumes!'

In July 2020, Clarene successfully completed Cornell University's 'Women's Entrepreneurship’ program. In January 2021, LinkedIn recognized Clarene's 'Shine Online Bulletin (a LinkedIn newsletter) as a 'Top Pick.' This distinction spotlighted her as a thought leader for helping others to enhance their networks and gain visibility on the platform. She also successfully completed the National Entrepreneurs Association's boot camp and certification program in December 2021. Clarene was selected as the valedictorian for the cohort. Additionally, LinkedIn accepted her out of thousands of applicants to participate in its Creator Accelerator Program's inaugural Technology & Innovation cohort. (Fall 2022) Clarene was also selected to attend an invite-only full-day event at LinkedIn's Chicago office for a small group of Content Creators. Lastly, she has been a beta tester for several LinkedIn features. Clarene is featured on LinkedIn’s website for being a beta tester for its Audio Events feature.

Clarene continues her mission of changing the trajectory of lives and businesses, one LinkedIn profile at a time.