Brian Waniewski

Brian Waniewski is the Executive Director of Harmony Labs, a position he has held since May 2016.1 He is an experienced professional with a diverse background in media research, educational design, and creative pursuits.

Professional Experience

• Executive Director at Harmony Labs (May 2016 - Present)1
• Partner at POP-OP (prior role)1
• Managing Director at the Institute of Play (prior role)1
• Managing Partner at Popular Operations (prior role)1
• Program Director at GRACE Communications Foundation (prior role)1
• Product Director at Faith Popcorn's BrainReserve (prior role)1

Education

• MFA in Poetry from the University of Iowa1
• MA in German Literature and Language from Technische Universität Berlin1
• BA in History and English Literature from William & Mary1

Key Achievements and Responsibilities

At Harmony Labs, Brian leads an organization focused on reshaping society's relationship with media through science and creativity.1 He has participated in various forums, including the Impact Guild's Democracy Forum, where he shared preliminary findings with Aditi Juneja.2

Brian's compensation as Executive Director at Harmony Labs was reported as $349,279 in 2023, with additional benefits of $108,488.3

Additional Information

Brian has a background as a poet, editor, and speechwriter.1 He has also worked as a management consultant, professor, cook, and gardener. Notably, he built a timber-frame cabin in the woods by hand, where he spent five years reading, writing, and meditating.4

Brian is committed to research that is rigorous, participatory, and serves the public good. He leads Harmony Labs in its mission to study media behaviors of real people and develop insights for cultural change.5