Mitchell Paquette

Mitchell Paquette is an accomplished professional with a strong educational background and diverse experience in human rights, crisis response, digital verification, and content management.

With a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and International Studies, with a minor in Environmental Studies, summa cum laude from Macalester College, Mitchell's academic prowess is evident.

Moreover, Mitchell holds an LLM in International Human Rights Law with Distinction from the University of Essex, showcasing a commitment to specializing in the field.

Within the realm of human rights advocacy, Mitchell has held various roles at Amnesty International, including DVC Project Coordinator, Open Source Researcher, DVC Assistant at the Evidence Lab.

Additionally, Mitchell's experience extends to research roles at the Essex Armed Conflict and Crisis Hub, further solidifying expertise in crisis-related work.

Mitchell's proficiency in digital verification and content management is demonstrated through positions such as Digital Verification Analyst at University of Essex/Amnesty International and Content Manager/Producer at the Human Rights Centre Blog at University of Essex.

Prior to these roles, Mitchell has been involved in advocacy and media projects, serving as a Program Associate and Digital Media Intern at the New Media Advocacy Project.

Furthermore, Mitchell's early professional experience includes a Program Assistant position at the Lealtad-Suzuki Center at Macalester College, highlighting a longstanding dedication to social causes.