Staff

Katerina Canyon is now Executive Director for the Peace Economy Project.

Katerina Canyon is a poet, journalist, and human rights activist. Ms. Canyon is an experienced strategist with a bias for action. She has organized protests, human rights forums, and arts events. She is an internationally published prize-winning poet. She has published articles and essays in the New York Times and Huffington Post. Her latest human rights articles can be found on Medium.

“My connection with Peace Economy Project dates back to 2011, when I first joined as a social media and international affairs intern. This experience opened my eyes to the profound mission we carry out. Since then, I have periodically served as a temporary editor and have been a dedicated member
of the board since 2020.”