ABOUT DR. PETERSON
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.
She lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with her spouse, children, cats, and dogs.
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Policy Process Theory
2014 - 2019
Oregon State University
Ph.D. Public Policy
Narratives and Framing
Environmental, Disaster, and Energy Policy
Vulnerable Groups and Public Policy
2011 - 2013
Auburn University Montgomery
Master of Public Administration
2001 - 2006
Auburn University Montgomery
B.A. Sociology, Secondary Major in English
Children & the Policy Process