Currently, Benita is a CEO of the company Multiplying Good with their mission being "to inspire greatness through service to others."

A native of Warrenton, Virginia, she grew up in nearby Dale City where at an early age, she began to excel in athletics and academics.

After graduating from Gar-Field High School, she attended the University of Tennessee on a full athletic scholarship, where she earned a B.S.

While at Tennessee, she was a fifteen-time All-American and won 4 NCAA titles, including three 100-meter outdoor hurdles championships.

Fitzgerald Elementary School, named after her mother Fannie, is located on the road.