Theresa Peterson

Theresa Peterson is an accomplished advisor with extensive experience in government affairs and diversity initiatives. Currently serving as an Advisor at Material Impact, Theresa provides strategic advice on federal funding opportunities and legislative impacts on technology development. Previously, Theresa held a prominent role at General Electric as Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer, leading government relations efforts that secured over 50% of annual funding for GE Research. Theresa's earlier positions include Manager of Government Relations Research and Development Funding at 3M, where significant successful funding efforts were executed, and a Planner role with Fairfax County Government. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Urban Design from the University of Virginia, a Bachelor of Arts in Finance/Management from Simmons University, and a certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell University.