Jun 2026

Neenah,
Wisconsin

Abby Peterson, BSW, MPPA*

me@abbyp.me

abbyp.me

804-477-5446

TO:

Epic

RE:

Public Policy Analyst

As a personal and professional user of EPIC and MyChart software, the opportunity to integrate my work experience in healthcare, my academic pursuit of public policy, and my pet projects leveraging technology. The potential to take on this new role comes at an opportune time as I am currently transitioning back to Wisconsin from St. Louis. I largely spent my 8 years there working within a large multi-state healthcare network at an in-patient psychiatric facility thar includes an adolescent and geriatric unit, along with my home unit, the acute adult unit.

Along with mental healthcare, since earning my Bachelor of Social Work my other focus has been invested in housing and domestic violence. Most of my roles involved providing psychosocial support, leading skills trainings, coordinating case management, and collaborative problem-solving. With graduate school, I decided to study more mezzo and macro issues with a Masters in Public Policy and Administration.

My Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Public Policy and Administration coursework have deepened my understanding of the structural systems shaping houselessness, while my direct service with individuals experiencing mental illness, substance use, and domestic violence - particularly within supportive housing settings - grounds my work in a collaborative and client-centered approach. I am confident this combination of organizational insight and frontline experience would allow me to make a meaningful contribution to Cornerstone’s mission of empowering communities through housing.

I hope you will find my diverse but complementary skillsets strongly align with your search, and I believe my background and particular mix of interests could help us make meaningful contributions towards your mission to improve the human condition.

THANK YOU

RESUME 1/2

Jun 2026

Neenah,
Wisconsin

Abby Peterson, BSW, MPPA*

me@abbyp.me

abbyp.me

804-477-5446

SUMMARY

Innovative systems-thinker and advocate integrating experiential learning and virtual community to inform policy and empower professionals.

WORK

ROLE:

Founder & Developer

ORG:

Universal Code, Policy Playspace, Landmark Community Resources

DATES:

START:

01/2021

END:

PRESENT

LOCATION:

Virtual

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design & Write Outreach Materials, Messaging, Proposals, Blog Posts & Content for Awareness Campaigns

Recruit & Lead Team to Develop Learning Game for Domestic Violence Advocates to Practice Skills

Facilitate Role-Playing For Personal & Professional Development

ROLE:

Behavioral Health Specialist III

ORG:

Hyland Behavioral Health at Mercy South Hospital

DATES:

START:

12/2018

END:

02/2026

LOCATION:

St. Louis,MO

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinated with Interdisciplinary Team and Document in EPIC Records

Facilitated Psycho-Social Education Groups Including Goal Setting and Coping Skills

Engaged with Patients Experiencing Acute Mental Illness Using Therapeutic Communication and Verbal De-Escalation

ROLE:

Housing Programs Advocate

ORG:

Good Neighbor Center

DATES:

START:

07/2014

END:

06/2017

LOCATION:

Tigard,OR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mediated Relationships with Property Management and Coordinate Inter-Agency Referrals

Facilitated Community Meetings, Life Skills Trainings and Tenant Education Classes

Conducted Case Management for HUD Housing Programs by Home Visits to Develop Self-Sufficiency

ROLE:

Supportive Housing Associate

ORG:

ColumbiaCare Services

DATES:

START:

04/2014

END:

07/2017

LOCATION:

Portland,OR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitated Psycho-Social Education Groups Including Goal Setting and Coping Skills

Assisted with medication reminders and supported prescribed healthcare routines

Provided Case Management, Activity Therapy, and Skills Training to Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness

Wrote Data Assessment Plan (DSP) Service Notes for Medicaid Billing

Registered as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Working in Residential Facilities and Apartment Communities

EDUCATION

DEGREE:

*Master of Public Policy and Administration

ORG:

Colorado State University

DATES:

START:

2023

END:

PRESENT

DEGREE:

Bachelor of Social Work

ORG:

University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh

DATES:

START:

09/2010

END:

05/2014

RESUME 2/2

Jun 2026

Neenah,
Wisconsin

me@abbyp.me

abbyp.me

804-477-5446

ACTIVITIES

ORG:

YouthGo:

ROLE:

Volunteer

ORG:

BSWPD:

ROLE:

Conference Speaker

ORG:

NASW-WI:

ROLE:

Lobby Day

ORG:

RentWell:

ROLE:

Certified Instructor

ORG:

MANDT:

ROLE:

Violence Intervention

ORG:

ASIST:

ROLE:

Suicide Intervention

INTERNSHIPS

ROLE:

Crisis Advocate Intern

ORG:

Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services

DATES:

START:

09/2013

END:

05/2014

LOCATION:

Oshkosh,WI

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organized Activities for Engagement

Responded to Crisis Hotline Callers and Shelter Residents

ROLE:

Strategic Engagement and Advocacy Intern

ORG:

Creative Mob Studios

DATES:

START:

2025

END:

2025

LOCATION:

Virtual

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Host Workshops Exploring Serious Games

Develop Peer Support Program and Crisis Training for Leadership

Create Employee Reference Resources & Materials Outlining Protocols

Collaborated on Innovative Approaches for Team Engagement Using Role-Playing Campaign, Designed Feedback Survey

RESEARCH

ROLE:

Gaps and Barriers Mixed-Methods Research

ORG:

Fox Cities Housing Coalition

DATES:

START:

2013

END:

2014

LOCATION:

Oshkosh,WI

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interpret and Communicate Results, Delivered Summary Insights Presentation and Written Final Report to Coalition

Completed Full IRB Approval to Recruit Participants within Transient Populations

Mixed-Methods Research Commissioned by Fox Cities Housing Coalition

PORTFOLIO

abbyp.me

Presentations & Full Reports

Infographics & Promo Materials

Websites & Personal Projects

playspace.itch.io

Storyboarded Game Demo on Ren'Py

Outputs & Learning Objectives

Over 30 Screenshots

REFERENCES

Jun 2026

Neenah,
Wisconsin

me@abbyp.me

abbyp.me

804-477-5446

FEEDBACK

USERNAME:

Andrew

SOURCE:

StartPlaying.Games

Abbs is creative, thoughtful, inclusive and obsessed in the best of ways. I’m a full time game designer and facilitator of serious games and I’m learning a lot from how Abbs facilitates PbP already.

USERNAME:

RJ

SOURCE:

StartPlaying.Games

10/10, very accommodating and creative! She’s well worth the time and the energy, I love how much she listens and tailors the experience to your interests!

USERNAME:

Retro Monkey

SOURCE:

StartPlaying.Games

Had a great time playing with Abbs, session was full of laugh, and Abbs handle the madness of a group with a smile and laugh, definitely recommend for other players