Sophie Bradwell-Pollak

Sophie Bradwell-Pollak is a seasoned human rights professional with extensive experience in advisory roles within esteemed organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Human Rights Advisor to the Chief Commissioner at the New Zealand Human Rights Commission since July 2021, Sophie previously held significant positions at the Sigrid Rausing Trust and Media Defence, focusing on human rights programs and legal defense for media entities. Other notable roles include contributions to prominent organizations such as Amnesty International and the Global Human Rights Group, where Sophie provided legal and policy advice while engaging in extensive research on human rights issues across various regions. Sophie's academic background includes an LLM in International Human Rights from the University of Essex, alongside dual Bachelor's degrees in Arts and Laws from The University of Auckland.