Pat Mitchell

Biography

Pat Mitchell is a lifelong advocate for womenʼs leadership who has used her diverse spheres of influence to elevate womenʼs stories and representation and to lead for a more just, equitable and sustainable world. Currently, sheʼs the Co-Founder of Connected Women Leaders, a collective problem solving coalition, spanning geographies and generations and the Co Founder and Partner of Project Dandelion, a global women led campaign to unify, amplify and activate womenʼs leadership as a pivotal accelerator towards a climate safe future for all. She is also the Co-Founder and Editorial Director of TEDWomen. Mitchell's influence extends far beyond her professional achievements. She serves on the boards of the Sundance Institute, The Skoll Foundation, The Woodruff Arts Center, The Carter Center Board of Councilors, and the VDAY movement to end violence against women. As a member of CARE’s Global Advisory Council and Chair Emeritus of the Women’s Media Center, which has established an annual award in her name, her commitment is to optimize every platform and every opportunity to elevate women's stories, challenges and accomplishments. In her 2020 memoir. "Becoming a Dangerous Woman," Mitchell calls on us to speak up, stand up and show up to meet the challenges of dangerous times.