Peter Horne

Peter Horne is the Director for Research and Analytics, supporting NWCCU and its member institutions in using data to advance institutional effectiveness and student success. Before joining NWCCU, Peter spent nine years as the Senior Research Analyst at Whatcom Community College, where he led the development of the college’s research and analytics infrastructure, helping to foster a culture of data-informed decision-making across the institution. He also served on the Institutional Review Board and played a central role in Whatcom’s accreditation work.

Before moving into higher education, Peter worked as a field scientist and ecological modeler for NOAA, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Antarctic Program. He holds a B.A. in Biology from Duke University and an M.S. in Environmental Science from Western Washington University. Having grown up in Virginia, Peter has lived in the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar with his bluegrass band and being outdoors with his family.