Greta Petersen
Credentials: MA, MPhil
Position title: Administrative Director, UW Center for Health Disparities Research (CHDR)
Email: gpetersen@wisc.edu
With a 15-year career in higher education administration at UW-Madison, Greta is no stranger to what it takes to lead and support an interdisciplinary research team such as CHDR.
Prior to joining CHDR, Greta served as the Administrative Director for the Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement (WISCIENCE), where she oversaw the institute’s administrative, human resources, and academic program operational needs. In addition, she built cross-functional relationships to support WISCIENCE funding, student service, and administrative objectives.
After diversifying her interests and pursuing her passion in fitness and coaching at Peloton, PFD CrossFit, and Orangetheory Fitness, Greta has returned to the UW as a key member of CHDR’s leadership team.