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The Peterson Group is a dynamic consulting firm at the forefront of innovation and leadership. The team specializes in program management, operations management, executive coaching, and staffing services. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the driving force behind our approach, making The Peterson Group a trusted partner for organizations seeking unparalleled insights and transformative solutions in today’s competitive business landscape.

Theresa Peterson

Theresa Peterson is a retired corporate executive with 30 years of experience. She has a proven track record of driving organizational growth, leading high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional results. While in corporate America, she has established herself as a respected leader known for her unique blend of strategic thinking, financial acumen, and relationship-building.

As a Senior Executive Director, at GE, Theresa, was responsible for leading the business development team. She played a pivotal role in driving the company’s overall strategy, fostering innovation, and ensuring operational excellence.

Throughout her career, Theresa has held various executive positions in Fortune 50 companies in the aerospace, energy, and healthcare industries. She has consistently demonstrated a strong ability to identify opportunities, develop effective strategies, and execute initiatives that deliver sustainable growth. She has a keen understanding of market dynamics and has successfully navigated complex business environments.

Known for her visionary leadership style, Theresa has built and nurtured high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. She is a skilled communicator who inspires and motivates others to achieve their full potential. She listens and provides thoughtful advice to aspiring leaders attempting to navigate leadership roles in complex organizations.

As a strategic advisor to venture fund portfolio companies, her expertise extends across multiple areas, including program management, strategy execution, and implementation. She has a track record of successfully driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and optimizing operational efficiency.

Theresa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management from Simmons University and a Master of Arts from the University of Virginia School of Architecture. She also holds a certification in Diversity Equity and Inclusion from Cornell University.

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I had the pleasure of working with Theresa as the government liaison for the company I work for; the time I spent with her has been invaluable. Her deep understanding of regulatory processes and her ability to navigate complex government frameworks have made a significant difference in advancing initiatives. Theresa’s strategic insights and steadfast professionalism have set the standard to seamless collaboration with government entities. I trust her expertise completely and highly recommend her guidance in achieving impactful results with any business-government endeavor.

I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with and for Theresa for over 20 years. During this time I have been extremely impressed with her knowledge of the U.S. Government and how she has managed and grown the GE Research Global Government Relations Team. During her time in with GE she not only expanded the reach of the team, but also significantly increased our research funding orders and revenue. Theresa also played a significant role in the diversity and inclusion efforts within GE, serving as an operating leader for 2 of the largest affinity groups as well as the diversity and inclusion leader at GRC. Theresa has also served a s mentor, coach, and ally for many people within GE and outside the company as well. Theresa will be a great asset to any organization or endeavor that she pursues in the next phase of her career.

I had the honor of reporting to Theresa for more than 14 years while working for GE Research. Theresa is the consummate professional - a true role model of a leader. Theresa is firm but fair - always operating with integrity and the right mix of supporting her personnel while delivering the best results for the company. Theresa is extremely well connected to federal and state leaders. She is insightful, principled, and courageous in dealing with clients, her superiors and her subordinates. She should be sought out for providing advice and delivering results across the spectrum of government affairs functions.

Theresa and I worked together at GE from 2004 through 2018. She is among the best in the business in forming public private partnerships, with an emphasis on cutting edge R&D. Whenever I asked for her support on any issue or needed to connect with someone in her network, Theresa was someone I could count on. At the same time, her results in securing government funding for research at the GE Research Center have been phenomenal. Now, the course I teach at the University of Pennsylvania includes a segment on partnerships between private organizations and governments. Theresa was my first choice as a guest lecturer on that subject, and she has kindly shared her expertise with the class for several years. Her presentations and the discussions that follow are a highlight of the course for the students. I am looking forward to her presentation to the 2023 version of the course.

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