Arlene Peterson
About Arlene Peterson
Arlene Peterson serves as the Vice President of Development at Chapman Partnership in Miami, Florida, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in development and marketing across various organizations, focusing on fundraising and community engagement initiatives.
Work at Chapman Partnership
Arlene Peterson has served as Vice President of Development at Chapman Partnership since 2021. In this role, she oversees the fundraising efforts necessary to operate two comprehensive homeless assistance centers that can serve up to 800 individuals daily. Previously, she held the position of Senior Director of Development for nine months in 2021 and served as Senior Development Officer from 2020 to 2021. Her responsibilities include aligning wrap-around programs, such as housing and employment placement, with the interests of community philanthropists and corporate partners.
Education and Expertise
Arlene Peterson studied at Florida International University, where she earned a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications, focusing on Broadcast Journalism from 1994 to 1998. She also completed her high school education at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, graduating in 1994. Her educational background supports her expertise in development and marketing, particularly in the nonprofit sector.
Background
Before her current role at Chapman Partnership, Arlene Peterson held various positions that contributed to her extensive experience in development and marketing. She worked as Director of Development at Cristo Rey Miami High School from 2019 to 2020 and as Director of Marketing & Development at Miami-Dade County Public Schools from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she was a Partner and Marketing Director at Kayden Business Services, LLC from 2011 to 2014, and served as a Marketing & Communications Consultant at Omni United from 2010 to 2012.
Achievements
In her role at Chapman Partnership, Arlene Peterson utilizes a creative approach to fundraising and community engagement. She is responsible for developing strategies that align with the investment interests of community philanthropists and corporate partners. Her leadership in overseeing comprehensive programs has contributed to the operational success of the organization’s homeless assistance centers.