Kelly Peters

Kelly Peters has a diverse work experience spanning various research and management roles. They started their career as a Research Associate at the University of Southern California in 2002 and later became an Operations Manager at Tony Beck Communication Training, where they focused on improving patient-centered care and managing long-term contracts to grow the company. They also worked as a Research Associate at the Veterans Healthcare System.

Peters then joined the University of Southern California as a Project Manager, where they led multiple projects, achieved operational growth, and ensured compliance with regulations. They also secured project funding and reduced costs through vendor relationships and negotiations.

Afterwards, Peters worked as a Senior Research Manager at Lieberman Research Worldwide, conducting quantitative and qualitative research for pharmaceutical companies to identify patient needs.

Currently, Peters is a Principal Researcher at the American Institutes for Research. They are a mixed-methods researcher with a focus on investigating behavioral and social determinants of health, health equity, and patient-centered care. They have co-authored papers on risk factors for chronic disease and mortality. Prior to this role, they served as a Principal Psychometrician, overseeing research studies, survey development, data analysis, and data security. They also collaborated with research partners to develop strategies for population and health policy research.

Overall, Kelly Peters' work experience demonstrates expertise in research, project management, data analysis, and improving healthcare outcomes through behavioral and social research.

Kelly Peters attended Cedar Crest College from 1998 to 2002, where they pursued a B.S./B.A. degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, and French. From 2004 to 2009, they furthered their education at Tulane University, earning both a Ph.D. and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Neuroscience.