Kara Peterson

Kara Peterson is an accomplished planning director at San Diego State University since May 2024, previously serving as development projects manager for the City of Chula Vista from November 2022 to May 2024. Prior experience includes roles at San Diego State University as construction program manager and design administrator from January 2018 to November 2022, and as administrator for property and contracts at The Salvation Army California South Division from February 2014 to November 2017. Additional experience encompasses project management as an owner's representative from June 2012 to February 2014. Kara Peterson holds a Master of Architecture from NewSchool of Architecture & Design, a Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arizona.