Hilary Peterson

Hilary Peterson is a seasoned publishing professional currently serving as Senior Associate Publisher at the American Psychological Association since December 2014. In this role, Hilary directs the growth and strategy of a portfolio of scholarly psychology journals, managing relationships with stakeholders, negotiating contracts, and developing marketing plans to enhance manuscript submissions and content usage. Previous positions include Associate Publisher and Business Development Manager within the organization, as well as Project Assistant at Sidley Austin LLP, where responsibilities included case management and research support. Hilary also has experience in accounting and volunteer coordination through roles at Volunteers of America and the Boston Museum of Science. Hilary holds a Master of Arts in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from Boston College.