Alyssa Petersen
About Alyssa Petersen
Alyssa Petersen is an Expansion Manager at uConnect, with a background in client services and account management at Lightcast, and academic advising at the University of Idaho.
Title and Current Role
Alyssa Petersen serves as the Expansion Manager at uConnect. She has been with uConnect since 2024. Her responsibilities involve creating a unified platform for career data, resources, and opportunities. In her role, she focuses on enhancing virtual engagement for career services, utilizing her extensive experience in client services and account management.
Previous Experience at Lightcast
Before joining uConnect, Alyssa Petersen worked at Lightcast in various roles. She was the Client Services Director from 2022 to 2024. Before that, she served as a Sr. Account Manager for 9 months in 2022 and as an Account Manager from 2020 to 2022 in Moscow, ID. In these roles, she gained significant experience in client relations and service management.
Academic Advising at University of Idaho
Alyssa Petersen worked at the University of Idaho as an Academic Advisor from 2015 to 2020. During her tenure, she guided students through their academic careers, leveraging her knowledge and background in International/Global Studies and Public Administration. This position helped her develop strong advisory and educational skills.
Earlier Career and Education
Alyssa Petersen's early career included a position as a Behavior Specialist at CenterPointe in Nampa, ID, from 2014 to 2015, and a role as a Seasonal Operations and Guest Services Facilitator at Camp Perkins Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Sawtooth Wilderness in 2013. She holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies, both from the University of Idaho.
Educational Background
Alyssa Petersen studied at the University of Idaho, where she earned a Master's degree in Public Administration from 2016 to 2020. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies, completed from 2009 to 2013. This academic foundation supports her career in client services and management, providing her with essential skills and knowledge.