Peter Richards is treasurer of the Broad Reach Foundation, a family foundation that promotes human coexistence and healthy ecosystems, and champions underrepresented viewpoints that lead to sustainable change. Prior to joining the board of the Quincy Institute, Peter served on the Advisory Board of the Center for Middle East Public Policy at RAND Corporation and currently serves on RAND’s Global and Emerging Risk Advisory Board.

In addition to his philanthropic work, Peter is a Los Angeles-based theater director, actor, and film producer. He has directed and acted throughout the United States and Europe, including in Germany, France, and Russia. He develops and produces independent films through Working Barn Productions, a company he runs with his wife. He is a proud father to two daughters.