Jacob Peterson

Current

• School of Family and Consumer Sciences Intern at University of Idaho
• Director at Families and Communities Embrace

Past

• Web designer at University of Idaho

Education

• University of Idaho

Connections

6 connections

Industry

Individual & Family Services

Websites

• My Blog
• My Website

Jacob Peterson’s Summary

Student at the University of Idaho majoring in Child, Family, and Consumer Studies and minoring in Aging Studies. Interested in LGBT studies, work and family issues, at-risk youth, risk and resiliency in youth, and consumer issues.

Jacob Peterson’s Specialties:

Data collection, non-profit organizations, public speaking, presentations, graphic design, web design, branding and identity, consumer economics, hiring

Jacob Peterson’s Experience

• School of Family and Consumer Sciences Intern

  University of Idaho

  (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  August 2008 — Present (1 year)

  • Collaborating with professor to design Blackboard and stand-alone web site for Issues in Work and Family Life course

• Director

  Families and Communities Embrace

  (Individual & Family Services industry)

  April 2006 — Present (3 years 4 months)

  • Compile research data and community resources to help individuals and families affected by domestic violence, homophobia, and hate crimes
  • Work with community employers to fundraise events
  • Design and maintain web materials, publications, and informational blog

• Web designer

  University of Idaho

  (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  October 2004 — August 2008 (3 years 11 months)

  • Collaborated with department personnel to design and develop web and print projects for the college
  • Worked with professors to get course material into e-learning application
  • Maintained Extension and college web sites

Jacob Peterson’s Education

• University of Idaho

  B.S. , Family Life, Aging, Religious Studies , 2004 — 2009

  Activities and Societies:

  American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), Families and Communities Embrace (FACE), Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)

Additional Information

Jacob Peterson’s Websites:

• My Blog
• My Website

Jacob Peterson’s Interests:

Digital photography, web design, sustainability, travel, reading

Jacob Peterson’s Honors:

Dean's List, 2008
Outstanding Junior Award nomination, 2008
FCS Search Committee Member, 2008
Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society Inductee, 2008
LEAP Program Grant Recipient, 2007
Idaho Robert Lee Promise Scholarship Recipient, 2005
National Forensic League Degree of Distinction Recipient, 2004
Delegate of the NYLF Alumni Leadership Council, 2004-2008
Idaho District Policy Debate Champion, 2002-2003

Jacob Peterson’s Contact Settings

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• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• expertise requests
• reference requests
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