Dr. Makenzie Peterson is the Founder & CEO of RenWOMEN, and believes that the next great Renaissance will be led by leaders who unite expertise, compassion, and courageous imagination. Throughout her career, she has worked to build the systems and conditions in which people, organizations, and communities can flourish. Whether leading healthcare transformation, advancing global workforce well-being, or building cross-sector coalitions, her work is grounded in a simple conviction - Never give up on the reality that if we work together, we can make humanity better for everyone.

Dr. Peterson is a global health executive, organizational strategist, and social impact leader dedicated to advancing human flourishing through transformative leadership, systems change, and cross-sector collaboration. Her work sits at the intersection of organizational psychology, behavioral science, public health, and international development, where she partners with organizations to create resilient workplaces, communities, and systems of the future. She is committed to helping build a world where women lead boldly, communities flourish, and humanity benefits from more inclusive, innovative, and compassionate systems.

Dr. Peterson holds a Doctorate of Social Work from the University of Southern California and has completed additional professional training at Stanford, Yale, Oxford, and Harvard.