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Gregory Peterson, JD, is a Boston writer and communications consultant to lawyers, leaders and professionals with a story to tell.
Gregory Peterson's Bio:
Gregory Peterson's Experience:
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Writer & Public Relations Consultant at Archetype Communications, Inc.
2002 - Present | Boston, MAGregory Peterson is a writer and communications consultant on public affairs, legal affairs, public relations, reputation management, thought leadership, presentations and crisis communications. Clients have included leading organizations such as TED Conferences, Special Counsel, The Boston Globe, The Boston Consulting Group, Fidelity, and numerous others.
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Public Affairs Vice President at Biogen
March 2001 - August 2002Developed and executed corporate communications programs enhancing the corporation's reputation among key publics worldwide. Revitalized and managed the corporate brand with employees, media, customers and investors. Revamped the company's stakeholder communications, played a crucial role in the company's crisis communications, and coordinated all executive communications. Built relationships with key publics in industry, media, academia, government and local communities. Directed thought leadership campaigns and presentations for key executives.
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PR + Public Affairs Consultant at Gregory Peterson PR
January 1995 - March 2001Communications consultant on public affairs, public relations, reputation management, marketing communications, thought leadership, issues management and crisis communications. Clients included Cargill, U.S. Defense Department, TED Conferences, Arlington Institute, Right Management Consultants, etc.
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Public Affairs Consultant / Project Director at TED Conferences
1998 - 1999 | Newport, RIGregory Peterson was contracted as public affairs consultant and project director for TED Conference's "UNDERSTANDING USA" -- a public affairs project using "information architecture" to examine 100 topics in American public affairs. TED has become recognized as the world's premier forum for thought leadership, "game-changing" ideas and "best of show" speakers. (As a result, I know a good presentation when I see one!) Gregory also served as a marketing communications consultant -- shaping the brand for this conference and helping TED attract thought leaders and sponsors.
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Public Affairs Consultant and Vice President | Director, International PR at Padilla Speer Beardsley PR
November 1989 - December 1994 | Minneapolis, MNGregory Peterson served as Public Affairs Consultant and Vice President. As a director of PSB International, Gregory launched and managed PR practice area specializing in global communications. Extensive travel, public speaking and collaboration with clients and public relations consultants around the world. Provided PR counsel and executed communications campaigns for corporate, nonprofit and government clients. Active in managing the practice, generating new business, community service.
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Communications Director at Office of the Governor (Minnesota)
January 1987 - August 1988(Leave-of-absence from PSB PR. Appointment to Governor's Office, followed by Bush Leadership Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School.) "Turnaround" assignment for Minnesota's longest-serving governor -- to reengineer communications and public relationships with media, constituents and special interest groups. Created and managed communications department and coordinated a network of public affairs officers. Promoted from Public Information Director to Communications Director, a key staff role with responsibility for policy initiatives, media strategies, constituent relations, major public events and crisis management.
Gregory Peterson's Education:
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William Mitchell College of Law
1995 – 1998JD -
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
1988 – 1989MPAConcentration: Public Affairs -
Harvard University - KSG Executive Program
1988 – 1988CertificateConcentration: Public Sector Leadership Program -
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
1986 – 1987CertificateConcentration: Reflective Leadership Program -
Augsburg College
1972 – 1978BAConcentration: Communications + English -
Schiller College - London, ENGLAND
1975 – 1976Concentration: Communications + English
Gregory Peterson's Interests & Activities:
Gregory Peterson's interests include: Writing & Literature, Communications, Legal Affairs, CyberSecurity, Public Issues, Education, Environmental Affairs, Learning, Neuroscience, Design and Typography, Information Management, Personal Productivity, Technology, Public Speaking, and Macintosh Computers.