Andrew Miller
About Andrew Miller
Andrew Miller serves as the Advocacy Director at Amazon Watch, where he facilitates rights-based advocacy with Indigenous partners across Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. With over three decades of experience in human rights activism, he engages with various Washington DC institutions and provides media commentary on related issues.
Current Role at Amazon Watch
Andrew Miller serves as the Advocacy Director at Amazon Watch, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he facilitates rights-based advocacy with indigenous partners from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. He engages with various Washington DC-based institutions, including multilateral banks, U.S. executive offices, and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. His work focuses on promoting the rights of indigenous communities and ensuring their voices are heard in policy discussions.
Previous Experience at Amazon Watch
Prior to his current position, Andrew Miller worked at Amazon Watch in two roles. He served as the Environmental & Human Rights Campaigner from 2007 to 2008 and later as the DC Advocacy Coordinator from 2009 to 2013. During these years, he contributed to various campaigns aimed at protecting the Amazon and advocating for human rights related to environmental issues.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Miller studied Political Science at Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1991 to 1997. His academic background supports his expertise in community relationship building and U.S. grassroots mobilization. He has three decades of experience in human rights activism and international fieldwork, which further enhances his advocacy efforts.
Media Engagement and Commentary
Andrew Miller frequently provides commentary to various media outlets, including CNN, CNN en Español, Al Jazeera, and the BBC World Service. His insights often focus on human rights issues, indigenous rights, and environmental advocacy. His engagement with the media helps raise awareness and inform the public about critical issues affecting indigenous communities in the Amazon region.
Field Experience and Previous Roles
Andrew Miller has significant field experience, having worked in southern Sudan and Nepal, in addition to Latin America. He previously held the position of Acting Advocacy Director for Latin America at Amnesty International USA from 2000 to 2001. He also worked as a Capacity Building Advisor at Mercy Corps in 2006, where he led efforts to support community-based organizations in southern Sudan. His diverse experiences contribute to his effectiveness in advocacy and community engagement.