Peter Nitschke, Ed.D., is the Director for Impact Partnerships at Plastic Bank, Vancouver. Leading teams since June 2021 in the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, and Egypt, he focuses on behavior-centered programs for waste segregation and circular economy principles.

Ph.D. in Economics, The University of Nairobi, 2014. Associate Professor of Development Studies and Director of WCIU’s Master’s in Development Studies Program.

Ph.D. in Theology, The University of Auckland (New Zealand), 2006. Professor of Urban Leadership and Director of WCIU’s Institute for Transformational Urban Leadership.

Expert in Inclusive Microfinance and Livelihoods Development with 12+ years of experience in East Africa. Focuses on sustainable livelihoods and community transformation.

Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2008. Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies and Director of China Studies Institute.