Esmeralda Peterson

Esmeralda Peterson is an experienced professional in the field of social work, currently serving as the Outreach and Community Engagement Manager and previously as a Family Support Specialist at the Foundation for Blind Children since November 2021. Prior to this, Esmeralda held various roles at Arizona Children's Association as a CPQI Coordinator and at Homeward Bound AZ as the Associate Director of Client Services and Case Manager, focusing on program oversight, family support, and case management for transitional housing. Additional experience includes working as a Family Support Specialist at Southwest Human Development and UMOM New Day Centers, as well as serving as a Branch Assistant at Boys and Girls Club of Metro Phoenix and interning with the Phoenix Fire Department's Crisis Response Team. Esmeralda holds a Master's degree in Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Arizona State University, along with an Associate’s degree in General Studies from Estrella Mountain Community College.