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Annamie Paul is a multilingual human rights lawyer and climate policy advocate whose international career spans politics, diplomacy, and the non-profit sector. She made history in 2020 when she became the first Black person elected to lead a major Canadian federal party.Annamie is a widely recognised and frequent speaker on climate, sustainability, and human rights. She serves as a Climate and Sustainability Advisor to leading organizations, including the Institute for Integrated Transitions where she provides strategic advice on the integration of material climate risks and opportunities in IFIT’s global conflict resolution work. In her previous role as Leader of the Green Party of Canada, Annamie was a tireless advocate for climate and environmental justice who built grassroot coalitions to champion climate action. In 2021 and 2022 she was named Woman of the Year and Person of the Year by several leading Canadian media outlets in recognition of her advocacy.Annamie is a Member of the Ontario Bar and holds a Master of Public Affairs (MPA) from Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law. An awardee of the prestigious Echoing Green Fellowship and Action Canada Fellowship, she is a citizen of Canada, St. Kitts and Nevis (CARICOM/OECS Member), and a permanent resident of Spain. Annamie has lived and worked in the Caribbean, Western Europe, North America, and Africa, and is fluent in English and French and proficient in Catalan and Spanish. She is the proud mother of two sons.