Carrie Peterson is the Associate Director, Media Relations for EdPlus at Arizona State University. Having started with ASU in March 2014, Carrie is responsible for overseeing external communications and media relations for a number of university projects and initiatives at EdPlus, a central enterprise unit within ASU focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning. These projects include ASU Online, Continuing & Professional Education, Earned Admission and Open Scale, the Open Learning Scholars Program, and our corporate partnerships including the Starbucks College Achievement Plan and Uber.
Prior to joining ASU, Carrie provided public relations support for the Arizona Restaurant Association and the Beverage Alcohol Community Information Council and worked as an account executive for Off Madison Ave, a Phoenix-based advertising agency. Her background includes providing communications support across a variety of industries, including consumer, public affairs and government, and entertainment.
Carrie earned her BA in both Communication and Political Science from the University of Arizona and received her MA in Media & Public Affairs from George Washington University.