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Pat Mitchell

Co-Founder/Editorial Director TEDWomen; Managing Partner, Connected Women LeadersPat Mitchell Media

Biography

Pat Mitchell is a trailblazer in media and an advocate for women’s equality, breaking barriers as a journalist, Emmy-winning producer, pioneering executive, and activist leader. Her lifelong commitment to amplifying women’s stories and advancing representation has shaped the media industry and continues through a global coalition of leaders solving critical issues. As co-founder of Project Dandelion, she champions women-led climate justice, leveraging leadership for a more equitable and sustainable future. As editorial director, co-founder, and host of TEDWomen, Mitchell amplifies powerful, underrepresented voices. Her commitment to social justice includes board service with the Sundance Institute, Skoll Foundation, and Carter Center. She’s also the founding chair of the Women’s Media Center and a Congressional appointee to the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. In her memoir, Mitchell shares her journey as a fearless advocate, proving activism fuels purpose at any age.

Regional Focus

Central America, Eastern and Southern Africa, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, North America

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Pat Mitchell - Pat Mitchell Media, June 11, 2016
This is part of a series of articles about the 2016 Skoll World Forum, which took place April 13-15 in Oxford, England. In April, I had the privilege of moderating…