Theresa Peterson
Strategic Advisor Technology Policy
- Role
- Advisor at Material Impact
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Theresa Peterson
Theresa is a strategic advisor to Material Impact, a venture capital firm focused on investing in sustainable technologies that have the greatest human impact on society. She provides guidance on federal funding and the impact of legislation on technology development and deployment to the firm\'s portfolio companies. Theresa also holds a certification in Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) from Cornell University and continues to work diligently with organizations in creating opportunities for a more inclusive environment in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.With over 25+ year of experience in government affairs and business development, she has a proven record in securing R&D funding for new technology development for both 3M and GE. While at GE Research, Theresa was Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs. She led a team that generated more than 50% of annual funding for the research center, while also driving GE\'s commitment hiring and retaining diverse talent in the technical organizations.
Experience
Advisor
Nov 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Provide Strategic Advice to Material Impact portfolio companies assessing both federal funding opportunities and impact of legislation on technology development and deployment.
Education
Simmons University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
1981 — 1985
Cornell University
Certification
University of Virginia
Master of Arts - MA
1986 — 1989
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Policy
- Research
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Government
- Strategy
- Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Analysis
- Change Management
- Strategic Communications
- Business Strategy
- Public Speaking
- Management
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