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Mitzi Bolaños Anderson, J.D., LL.M. has a diverse work experience in the field of law, particularly in civil and human rights enforcement.

From 2022 to the present, Mitzi serves as the Director of the Civil and Human Rights Commission at the City of Des Moines. In this role, they provide administrative oversight to the department and leads all employees in civil rights investigations and community engagement.

Prior to this, from 2019 to 2022, they worked as the Executive Director of the Equal Rights Commission at the Municipality of Anchorage. Here, they led a team of investigators in discrimination investigations and negotiated settlement agreements when substantial evidence of discrimination was found.

From 2017 to 2019, Mitzi worked as an Attorney/Mediator at the Human Rights Commission of the State of Alaska. In addition to leading the Mediation Unit, they supported investigators in complex investigations and conciliated cases.

Before entering the public sector, Mitzi gained experience in the legal field through roles including a Judicial Law Clerk at the Alaska Court System in 2016, an AmeriCorps VISTA at the First Alaskans Institute from 2015 to 2016, and as a Government Contractor - Litigation at CACI International Inc in 2014.

Mitzi also holds an LL.M. in Animal Law from Lewis & Clark Law School, which they completed in 2013.

Overall, Mitzi Bolaños Anderson has a strong background in civil and human rights enforcement, as well as experience in various legal roles, making their a valuable asset in promoting justice and equity.

Mitzi Bolaños Anderson, J.D., LL.M. is an individual with a diverse educational background. In 2005, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Studies and Spanish at the University of Miami. Mitzi further pursued their legal education at the Florida International University - College of Law, where they obtained their Juris Doctor degree in 2008.

In 2008, Mitzi participated in a Study Abroad Program at DePaul University College of Law, focusing on International Human Rights and Post-Conflict Justice. Mitzi later expanded their legal expertise by attending Lewis & Clark Law School from 2012 to 2013, where they earned their Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree with a specialization in Animal Law.

Seeking further professional development, in 2015, Mitzi enrolled at Harvard Extension School and completed a Graduate Certificate in Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Ecosystems in 2016. Additionally, they hold a certification in Mediation - 40-hour mediator training, obtained from The Center for Understanding in Conflict.

Mitzi Bolaños Anderson has a well-rounded education history that covers various subject areas, including international studies, law, animal law, and natural resource management.