Working hard towards transformative change. Graduate from the University of Sussex studying Politics and International Relations, whilst working as a campaigner for Resist Glencore. Academically,- Achieved 1st Class dissertation on institutional corruption of Westminster and policy capture of APPG's by the Fossil Fuel Industry - Political Economy of the Environment Module, provided critical assessments of 'green' transition, climate 'solutions' and theories on the intersection of sustainability and economy - Elected as Policy and University Liaison Officer 2022-23Campaigning,- Worked @ GreenPeace UK as door-to-door and festival fundraiser successfully pitching the (now passed) 30by30 campaign - Campaigner and organiser for Resist Glencore, coordinating multinational political advocacy tours, high production projection onto HQ, and social media content and management
Resist Glencore
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CampaignerResist Glencore Jan 2023 - PresentBrighton, England, United KingdomWorked diligently in securing a just transition for indigenous communities in Colombia against the mining conglomerate Glencore. Notably, utilising my experience I led the political campaign strategy through the digital action platform Chilli, garnering 1,000's of collective actions.Accomplishments:- Research led campaigning/advocacy for corporate accountability, aiding £80m+ financial divestment, legal cases and policy responses- Attained fiscal sponsorship, securing £10,000+ in funding through grants, fundraising as finance trustee- Personally coordinated high-production projection action (40,000+ views)- Coordinated an international political advocacy tour with indigenous leaders, touring across Europe; meeting MP’s, MEP’s and UN representatives
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Policy And University Liason OfficerUniversity Of Sussex Students' Union Sep 2022 - Aug 2023After leading a successful election campaign, my role mediated student sustainability concerns to the University. Developing my research and policy skills, our committee responded quickly to arising students concerns and formulated policy responses between students, the Students Union and the University.Accomplishments:- Formulated a successful election campaign focused on climate justice- Researched, formulated and implemented policy responses to sustainability concerns including: carbon reporting, travel guidelines, food waste and fossil free campus - Allocation of funds to organise events, including international speakers- Multiple successful events across the academic year to engage students with sustainable initiatives -
Climate EducatorFreelance Mar 2022 - Jan 2023Brighton, England, United KingdomWorking as a mobiliser, communicating the climate science into action - Self-organised and ran bi-weekly talks - Successfully coordinated Latitude festival outreach with 100's of contacts - Effectively broke complex climate science into powerful and motivating public talks
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FundraiserGreenpeace May 2022 - Jul 2022Brighton, England, United KingdomWorking as a face-to-face fundraiser on both doors & festivals I engaged the general public to educate them on the climate and ecological crisis and mobilise them into action. Furthermore, extensive in-person training developed my pitch building and in-person lobbying techniques, understanding the mechanics of large NGO’s, and principled based working.Accomplishments:- Honed skills in creating impactful and effective pitches to engage and infuse people into action, through the use of- Building confident and extensive knowledge of specific topic, successfully objective handling peoples concerns into cultivating long-lasting memberships- Personally developed the use of electoral data to hit membership targets early -
Sales AssistantPets Corner Oct 2019 - May 2022Brighton, England, United KingdomWorked to serve the local communities pets needs - Developed detail understanding of pet nutrition and care - Worked proactively with head office on queries of sustainability - Received multiple points of good feedback of costumer service
Mitchell Phillips-White Education Details
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Upper Class Honors (2:1)
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Mitchell Phillips-White works for Resist Glencore
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Mitchell Phillips-White attended University Of Sussex.
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