Shelley Peterson

Shelley Peterson has been a resident of Ward 14 for 20 years. She grew up in East Providence and moved to Boston to attend Suffolk University for both her Undergraduate and Graduate degrees. She returned in 2005 and soon after, moved to Ward 14 and started her family.

Peterson maintained her volunteerism in local work, founding the Friends of Fargnoli Park and helping redevelop Fargnoli Park with Elmhurst neighbors. Additionally, she sits on the Board of Habitat for Humanity and has sat on the Boards of the Partnership for Providence Parks, the Resident Advisory Council through Central Providence Opportunities at 1NB.

Peterson has worked in the non-profit industry for over 20 years and is a small business owner. She lives with her husband Douglas and two children.