Since joining Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assn. (AOPA) in 2000 as a program specialist, Ms. Peterson has had the opportunity to work in a variety of marketing capacities including Products and Services, AOPA’s Annual Convention, and Membership Marketing.  She was promoted to Vice President, Products and Services in 2006. In February 2010, Peterson was promoted to Vice President, Membership.

Michelle co-leads the Fly It Forward Team, an organization-wide initiative to spread positivity, happiness, and to ultimately improve employee morale.  The team is currently focused on improving cross-departmental communications and trust within the organization.