Kara Peterson received her graduate degree in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Utah. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

During her undergraduate degree, Kara worked as a research assistant where she had the opportunity to present her research findings at conferences across the United Kingdom including Oxford, Cambridge, Chelmsford, and Edinburgh. Her previous experience also includes working as an academic advisor and a special education paraprofessional.

Kara enjoys traveling, yoga, watching gymnastics, and spending time with her family.