Rick Peterson

Dr. Rick Peterson is a Professor and Extension State Specialist in the School of Human Sciences, College of Health and Human Sciences. He has experience working interdisciplinary across agriculture, mental health and human sciences.  Dr. Peterson has program development and evaluation experience in the areas of crisis intervention, mental health, mediation services, digital literacy and interdisciplinary training with rural mental health providers.  His background as a farmer and professional experience as a clinician, educator, rural researcher have greatly aided him in his current position serving the people of Kansas.