Ben Peterson

Ben Peterson is an experienced professional currently serving as an Associate Analyst in Sales Strategy for National Accounts at UnitedHealth Group since July 2025. Prior to this role, Ben held positions including Operations Staff at Live Nation Entertainment and Research Fellow at The Livingston Group, where duties encompassed memo writing and amendment drafting. Ben demonstrated leadership as President and Executive Advisor of Lights on the Lawn, successfully raising over $70,000 for charity while working with a team of student VPs. Ben's internship experiences at Optum enhanced analytical skills, while earlier roles included coaching high-level USTA juniors and managing logistics for a cruise company. Ben graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Law, History and Society from Vanderbilt University in May 2025, complemented by studies at The London School of Economics and training as an EMT/Wilderness First Responder.