Peter Young

Director, Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association

Peter brings more than 15 years of higher education administration experience to Lambda, including a dozen years of progressive experience in alumni engagement. Peter is dedicated to building vibrant alumni communities and fostering lifelong connections. His expertise spans program creation and implementation, financial management, nonprofit governance and volunteer engagement.

Peter joins USC from Tulane University, where he held many roles in the Office of Alumni Relations, most recently, as the director of strategy & operations. In this position, he managed the Tulane Alumni Association Board of Directors, led alumni association operations, planning and communications, and launched an alumni-focused podcast.

“I’m thrilled to join USC and the Lambda Alumni Association,” Peter says. “Lambda has an incredible history and a passionate community of alumni. I look forward to collaborating with our alumni and volunteers to ensure that the Lambda legacy continues to thrive.”

Peter holds a bachelor’s degree, a master of liberal arts and an MBA, all from Tulane University. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Prior to joining Tulane, he served on the boards of the New Orleans chapter of the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans. He is a member of the Krewe of Tucks Carnival organization.

Peter and his partner, Rob, recently moved to Southern California with their dog, Cooper.