Maci Peterson is an experienced marketing and brand development professional. She received her bachelors of Arts degree in Public Relations and Advertising from Chapman University. During her tenure there, she gained exposure to Journalism as well as advanced studies in Film Production. While a student at Spelman College, she studied cultures of the African Diaspora and marketing. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of the former Mwari Magazine: A digital publication that deals with issues ranging from politics and world affairs to fashion, travel, beauty, mentorship, and seeks to give young, black women necessary tools to becoming effective leaders of our global society.

In 2010, Maci served as a policy Intern within the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee of the United States Senate and gained copious experience in the process of creating legislative bills. As an account executive for Washington Life Magazine, she worked closely with the Editor-in-Chief, President, Publisher and Associate Publisher. Prior to joining Washington Life Magazine, she an intern and Second Assistant for Shannon Barr, principal of Shannon Barr Public Relations. Subsequent to that, in 2007, she served as a product placement intern for 20th Century Fox.

Maci Peterson is a member of many professional and community development organizations namely: the National Association of Black Journalists, Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce and Michelle in Training (MiT), amongst others. Currently she is a cabinet member of Platform H and a board member of Carson Scholars Alumni. She is also a former board member of New Light Leadership Coalition and an alumna of Alpha Phi Fraternity, Inc.