Karen Peterson is scheduled to discuss careers in government and public service during a Friday Career Connection virtual event. The session will explore how a Southern Utah University education can lead to professional opportunities within these sectors.
The event is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. MDT.
The guest speaker for the event is Karen Peterson, who serves as SUU's Assistant to the President for Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships. Peterson brings extensive public service experience to the role.
Her professional background includes serving as a former Utah State Representative and a former Clinton City Councilmember. Additionally, she has held roles as the Legislative Policy Director for Governor Cox and as an Education Advisor to Governor Herbert.
Peterson holds academic degrees from Utah State University and holds a Master of Public Administration from Southern Utah University.
Interested individuals can sign up and join the virtual event by visiting https://www.suu.edu/online/events. The podcast for this series can be accessed at https://go.suu.edu/friday-career-connection.
