Peter Koechley

Peter Koechley has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Peter most recently served as the Head of Marketing for Rewiring America starting in 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Universal Specific LLC as a Principal, where they helped organizations and individuals communicate their stories effectively. In 2017, Peter joined Compass as Executive Communications, working closely with the CEO on mission statements, communications, and publications. Peter also had a role as a Writer and Executive Producer at WaitWhat, where they contributed to creating a storytelling platform. Peter is also known for their role as Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Upworthy, a highly successful media company pioneering shareable digital content. Peter has held positions such as Editor in Chief at MoveOn.org Civic Action, Staff Writer at Onion News Network, and Managing Editor at The Onion. Additionally, Peter has experience as a Principal at Triple Good Design, a web-design and development firm, and as the CEO of Votergasm, a non-profit voter-registration website. Overall, Peter's work experience showcases their expertise in marketing, communications, storytelling, and media.

Peter Koechley obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Creative Writing from Columbia University, where they studied from 1999 to 2003.