Heidi Peterson ’98

Meet Heidi Peterson

Senior manager for philanthropic engagement with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an organization dedicated to developing vaccines against future epidemics

School of Public Service

Heidi Peterson graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor’s in Political Science (international emphasis) in 1998 and soon after launched a 25-year career in non-profit management, fundraising and social impact that has helped non-profits and businesses achieve their visions for a better future.

Her expertise spans multiple sectors and regions, and she has worked in public health, education, microfinance, corporate social responsibility and extractive industries in India, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Heidi has conducted campaigns and led initiatives for numerous organizations, including Grameen Foundation, Mobility Outreach International, Room to Read and CARE. She also holds a Master’s in Public Administration (international/501c3 emphasis) from the University of Washington and co-founded and serves as the executive chair of the Musaic Foundation, which advances medical music research.