Meet the In General Bloggers

Meet the In General Bloggers

Janelle Guthrie
Scott Peterson
 

Janelle Guthrie, APR
Janelle is the Communications Director for the Washington State Attorney General's Office. She manages the all-star team that is the Attorney General's Office Public Affairs unit and loves writing and working with the media.  Since graduating from Washington State University, she has worked in association, legislative, corporate and government public relations .

She is active in the Public Relations Society of American and has served in numerous leadership roles including National District Council Chair, North Pacific District Chair and president of the Puget Sound Chapter.  Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family -- especially her nieces and nephews -- and going to drag races, rock concerts and sunny places. She and her husband, Jim, live in Tumwater.

Scott Peterson
Scott is a Communications Consultant for the Attorney General’s Office, based out of Olympia.  A 2005 graphic design graduate from Pacific Lutheran University, the majority of Scott’s tasks at the AGO are visually driven.  These projects include, but aren’t limited to, the design of AGO publications including reports and brochures, development and implementation of logos and graphics for office initiatives and ensuring graphic cohesion of AGO collateral.  Aside from design, Scott also assists the public affairs team in writing newsletter articles and blog posts.

An avid sports fan, Scott can always be found with his wife, Kezia, and son,Creighton, at any stadium, gym or field, or watching a big game.  In the fall Scott also roams the sidelines at Pacific Lutheran as part of the Lutes football coaching staff.