Born in Texas on March 13, 1977, Peter Westerholm was raised in a civic-minded family that valued service and involvement in the community.

 

Peter began calling Nashville his home in 1995, when he came to Lipscomb University to study public administration. Following graduation, he worked for a local law firm before pursuing a Master of Public Policy at Pepperdine University. Shortly after completing his masters' degree, Peter returned to Nashville where he has worked for the past eight years with the budget and strategic planning office for the State of Tennessee.

 

Since his return to Nashville, Peter has been involved in various community activities, lending his time and support to various arts, civic, and neighborhood organizations.

 

Education:

Lipscomb University, BS - Public Administration, 1999
Pepperdine School of Public Policy, MPP - Economics and International Relations, 2002

 

Activities:

Board Member, Metropolitan Board of Equalization, Davidson County, 2008-present
President, American Society for Public Administration, Nashville Chapter
Member, Nashville Symphony Orchestra League; Treasurer, 2010-present
Board Member, Tennessee Equality Project, 2008-2010; Policy Chair, 2008-2010
Board Member, Street Theatre Company, 2008-present
Gen C Steering Committee member, Nature Conservancy of Tennessee, 2009-present
Member, Nashville Civic Design Center
Member, Nashville Women's Political Caucus
Nashville Emerging Leaders graduate, 2007
Relay for Life, 2009 Team Captain Chair, East Nashville/Riverfront Relay
Docent at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Tutor for Nashville Adult Literacy Council, 2005-2006
GenTN participant, 2008