Lacey PetersonLacey Peterson

A long-time Utahn, Lacey brings both education and mental health experience to her campaign for State School Board. She holds a B.S. in Health Education and spent several years working as a substitute teacher before earning a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University in New Jersey.

Returning to Utah in 2020, Lacey has since worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker therapist with children, teens, and adults. She specializes in trauma and crisis care, understanding firsthand the mental health and systemic challenges facing today’s schools. With family roots in education, she is committed to strengthening public education through inclusive policies, educator support, and student-centered decision-making.