Peter Koenigsbauer is a second-year Master in Public Policy candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School, where he focuses on how local and state governments can accelerate the clean energy transition. Prior to HKS, Peter supported Fortune 500 companies on public affairs and communications strategy at VOX Global. In this role, he developed clients’ annual sustainability reports, wrote blog posts on climate-related legislative and regulatory developments, executed earned and paid media campaigns, and led client engagement at global policy forums including COP, Climate Week NYC, CERAWeek, and the World Economic Forum. With more than three years of experience in corporate communications, Peter specializes in translating technical sustainability and clean energy content into clear messaging for business leaders, industry coalitions, and policymakers. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and History from Bates College.