Holly L. Peterson, Ph.D.

Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Peterson came to Louisiana State University from University of South Alabama after graduating from Oregon State University’s School of Public Policy. She began her Ph.D. at Virginia Tech’s Center for Public Administration and Policy, after completing a Master of Public Administration at Auburn University Montgomery. Before graduate school, she worked in operations and risk management for Planned Parenthood of Alabama. Dr. Peterson holds a B.A. double major in Sociology and English from Auburn University Montgomery.

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She lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with her spouse, children, cats, and dogs.

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