Martha Peterson
About Martha Peterson
Martha Peterson is a Senior People Partner with extensive experience in human resources and employee engagement. She has held various roles at companies such as Cadre, Yieldstreet, and Juul Labs, and holds a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University.
Current Role at Yieldstreet
Martha Peterson serves as the Senior People Partner at Yieldstreet, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and developing people strategies that align with the company's objectives. Her experience in human resources and people operations supports her efforts to foster a positive workplace culture.
Previous Experience at Cadre
Prior to her current role at Yieldstreet, Martha worked at Cadre as the People Strategy and Programs Manager from 2020 to 2023. During her three years there, she was responsible for implementing people strategies that improved employee experiences and supported organizational growth. She has since returned to Cadre as the Director of People Operations and Strategy in 2023.
Experience at Juul Labs
Martha Peterson held multiple roles at Juul Labs, including Recruiting Coordinator, International and Executive in 2018, and Employee Engagement Program Manager from 2018 to 2020. She also served as a Talent Programs Specialist for seven months in 2018. Her work focused on recruitment and employee engagement initiatives that contributed to the company's talent management strategies.
Educational Background
Martha studied at Cornell University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge in human resources, labor relations, and organizational behavior, which she has applied throughout her career in various HR roles.
Early Career at Alfresco
Martha began her career at Alfresco, where she worked in various capacities from 2014 to 2016. Her roles included Global Manager for Alfresco in the Cloud and Public Sector Specialist. These positions allowed her to develop skills in sales development and employee engagement within the technology sector.