Laura Peterson

Laura Peterson has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Laura currently holds the position of Regional Sales Director - IP Optical at Ribbon Communications, a role they started in October 2022. Prior to this, Laura worked as a Regional Sales Director at the same company from April 2022 to October 2022.

Before joining Ribbon Communications, Laura served as a Wine Educator at St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery from September 2021 to March 2022. Previously, they worked at Ciena, where they held the position of Regional Sales Director - Enterprise from May 2018 to September 2021 and Sales Agent N.A. from July 2015 to May 2018.

Laura also has experience in the public sector, having worked as a Utility Rate Analyst at the Municipality of Anchorage's Municipal Light & Power department from December 2014 to January 2017. Laura also worked as a Consultant at Cordova Telephone Cooperative from November 2011 to September 2014.

Additionally, Laura has valuable telecommunications industry experience, having held roles at Alaska Communications Systems. Laura worked as a Sr. Manager, Wholesale Sales & Service from July 2008 to May 2011, and as a Manager, Business Development from August 2003 to July 2008.

In the earlier years of their career, Laura worked as a Ski Instructor at Alyeska Resort & The Hotel Alyeska from 2004 to 2011.

Laura Peterson's education history includes a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Minnesota. Prior to that, they attended Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School. Additionally, they obtained a certification in WSET Level 2 in Wines & Spirits from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. The exact start and end years for each educational experience are not specified.