Elisabeth Peterson
About Elisabeth Peterson
Elisabeth Peterson serves as the Associate Director of Development for Family Philanthropy at The George Washington University, a position she has held since 2020. She has a diverse background in development and marketing, with previous roles at EAB and Precision Strategies, and holds an MBA from The George Washington University School of Business.
Work at The George Washington University
Elisabeth Peterson has served as the Associate Director of Development, Family Philanthropy at The George Washington University since 2020. In this role, she focuses on fostering relationships with families to enhance philanthropic support for the university. Prior to this position, she worked as the Assistant Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving from 2018 to 2020, where she contributed to fundraising initiatives and donor engagement strategies.
Education and Expertise
Elisabeth Peterson holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The George Washington University School of Business, which she completed from 2019 to 2022. She also earned a Master of Arts with Honours in English Literature from The University of Edinburgh, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background equips her with skills in business development and communication, relevant to her roles in philanthropy and marketing.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Elisabeth Peterson worked at EAB as a Senior Marketing Associate from 2017 to 2018, where she was involved in marketing strategies for educational institutions. She also held positions at Precision Strategies, serving as an Associate in Operations for seven months in 2016 and as an Intern for three months in the same year. Additionally, she worked as an Organizing Fellow for Hillary For America in 2016, contributing to campaign efforts in Iowa.
Early Education
Elisabeth Peterson completed her high school education at St. Mark's School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2011. This foundational education prepared her for further academic pursuits in literature and business.