Alexis Peterson
Senior Executive Assistant & Strategic Project Manager
602.262.8603 // apeterson@gpec.org
Alexis Peterson is the Senior Executive Assistant & Strategic Project Manager at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC). In her role, Alexis works to execute key priorities established by the CEO, enhance board engagement, and lead efforts to improve organizational culture. This includes providing tactical support to the President & CEO, managing the Board of Directors, and overseeing cross-team project management. Alexis is a team-oriented leader with a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to positively influence others towards improved outcomes. She employs empathy, analytical thinking, and project management skills to bring real value to projects, culture, and strategic initiatives.
A lifelong Phoenician, Alexis holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and a Master’s Degree in Leadership from the Colangelo College of Business at Grand Canyon University. Prior to her tenure at GPEC, Alexis served as the Honors Program Coordinator at Paradise Valley Community College, where she taught leadership classes and managed the program’s strategic planning for over 400 students.
When off the clock, Alexis enjoys spending time with friends, experimenting in the kitchen, doing dance workouts, and unwinding with her favorite comedy TV shows.