Rachel Petersen

Rachel Petersen is an experienced volunteer program manager currently working with Hillside Festival and Georgian Bay Folk Society, where Rachel has launched successful fundraising campaigns and coordinated extensive volunteer programs. In addition to roles as an advisor and fundraiser, Rachel serves on the board of directors for Folk Music Ontario and has held various positions in research and strategy, contributing to organizational governance and volunteer services. Rachel's educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, which complements a diverse career focused on community engagement and operational management.