About the Instructor – DeCarmen Mitnaul

DeCarmen Mitnaul is a passionate nonprofit consultant, speaker, and founder of MYWYA (Meet You Where You Are) Nonprofit Consulting. With a heart for service and a strong commitment to helping others build purpose-driven organizations, DeCarmen brings both personal experience and professional expertise to every client she serves. Her journey into nonprofit work was shaped by her own story of loss, healing, and resilience, which inspired her to help others turn their pain into purpose.

DeCarmen specializes in guiding aspiring nonprofit leaders through the foundational steps of launching and structuring successful 501(c)(3) organizations. Her consulting style is marked by clarity, compassion, accountability, and a faith-based perspective that empowers clients to move forward with confidence. Through the Nonprofit 101 program, she equips individuals with the knowledge, tools, and encouragement needed to bring their visions to life—transforming ideas into impactful, legally compliant, and sustainable nonprofits.

Whether you're just starting out or need help navigating the complex process of nonprofit formation, DeCarmen is dedicated to meeting you where you are and helping you grow from there—with your mission at the center and your community in mind.