Patrick Fitz

Background

About Patrick Fitz

I am a policy and research professional with advanced competencies in quantitative analysis, data management, and multilingual communication, complemented by technical proficiency in a range of programming, visualization, database tools, and artificial intelligence. My work is grounded in a commitment to rigorous evidence-based practice, human-centered design, and cross-sectoral international cooperation. My professional experience spans multilateral institutions, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. I have conducted policy analysis and research with the U.S. Department of State, the Treasury Department, and the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, addressing topics from multilateral cooperation to international development finance. I have also interned with multiple UN agencies—including UNDP, UNESCO, and UN-Habitat—supporting initiatives in violent extremism prevention, global education advocacy, and sustainable urban development. I served as Editor in Chief of the Journal of International Affairs, overseeing publication and strategic operations. I also have years of residential experience from time working in Cameroon, Uganda, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates. I hold two Master's degrees from Columbia University: an MPH in Population and Family Health with a focus on Forced Migration and Health, and an MIA in Economic and Political Development with specializations in Data Analytics and International Organizations.