Peter Peyser elected new chair of RSA United States
Peyser, who currently heads Blank Rome Government Relations LLC in Washington, DC, has been a fellow in the RSA since 2000. He most recently served as Deputy Chair of the RSA-US.
"The RSA's may have embarked on its mission of pursuing social progress in 1754, but its message is as fresh today as it was then. By energizing our strong base of American fellows, we can participate even more forcefully in building a truly global platform for change through the RSA." Peter Peyser, Chair of the RSA United States
"We are very pleased that Peter has accepted the position of chair of our US group. His experience as a fellow and his background in government service and the private sector has prepared him well for this role. We look forward to working with him, his fellow trustees and all our American fellows to continue our progress in the US." Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive of the RSA
Since 1754, Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) has been a cradle of enlightenment thinking and a force for social progress. The RSA approach is multi-disciplinary, politically independent and combines cutting edge research and policy development with practical action.
The RSA encourages public discourse and critical debate by providing platforms for leading experts to share new ideas on contemporary issues. Its projects generate new models for tackling the social challenges of today and our work is supported by a 27,000 strong Fellowship - achievers and influencers from every field with a real commitment to progressive social change.
The tradition of the American fellows of the RSA dates back to 1756 when Benjamin Franklin became a fellow during his tenure in London as the representative of the American colonies. At present, there are 675 fellows of the organization in the United States.
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