Peter Anderson

Peter leads Appalachian Voices’ Virginia state policy work, while co-directing a multi-state campaign for a just clean energy transition. Since joining Appalachian Voices in 2016, Peter has advocated before the Virginia General Assembly and state agencies, and he serves as client representative in a variety of legal and regulatory matters.

Prior to joining Appalachian Voices, Peter conducted legal and policy research for government agencies and nonprofits, including at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Environmental Defense Fund.

Peter is a member of the Virginia State Bar, and he holds a J.D. from George Mason University School of Law and a B.A. in Philosophy from James Madison University. He completed the Sorensen Institute’s Political Leaders Program at the University of Virginia in 2023.

Peter has lived and worked in the Commonwealth for more than 30 years.