Robert Mitchell

Robert "Mitch" Mitchell is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in internal communications and employee engagement across various organizations. As Senior Director at Akoya since January 2024, Mitch has previously served as Director of Internal Communications and Employee Engagement at Axon, where significant initiatives included establishing an internal communications function for a workforce of over 3,500. Mitch's tenure at Amazon spanned over six years, culminating in the role of Senior Manager for Global Internal Corporate Communications, where leadership of a standardization program for messaging and channels impacted over 1,000 internal communicators. Prior roles include Deputy Manager at Axiom Resource Management, where Mitch led federal contracts and managed diverse teams, and Adjunct Professor at American University, focusing on public communication research. Mitch holds an M.A. in Public Communication from American University and a B.A. from West Virginia University.