Abby Peterson

Abby Peterson is an accomplished professional currently serving as Associate Director of Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety at Merck, where the focus is on driving AI adoption and intelligent automation. Additionally, Abby leads the management of veteran talent programs at Merck, fostering acquisition, retention, and empowerment initiatives. Previous roles include Military and Veteran Recruiting Program Manager at Silicon Valley Bank, where the first Military and Veteran Recruiting Program was established, and Director of Corporate Programs at The COMMIT Foundation, guiding companies in attracting and retaining veteran talent. Abby's military experience includes serving as a Communication Strategy Officer in the United States Marine Corps, with responsibilities in crisis communication. Abby holds a Master of Public Administration from Rutgers University - Camden and a BA in English from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.