Alison “Alie” Peterson

Clinical Coordinator

Alie Peterson serves as Clinical Coordinator at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE), where she plays a pivotal role in supporting students as they navigate new environments and develop essential clinical skills during EMT training.

Originally from Carolina Beach, North Carolina, Alie has an extensive background in healthcare. In addition to her role at NCOAE, she works a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC, where she helps care for the most vulnerable patients and their families. In addition to her medical career, Alie has explored her entrepreneurial side as the publisher of SaltyCB.com, a local online resource providing insights on events and activities in the Carolina Beach and Kure Beach communities.

Alie holds an Associate of Science in Registered Nursing from Cape Fear Community College (Wilmington) and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Business from Agnes Scott College (Decatur, GA). Her combination of clinical expertise and business acumen makes her a valuable asset to NCOAE.

Outside of work, Alie is deeply engaged in her community. She is a coach for Girls on the Run International, inspiring young girls to be healthy and confident, and has volunteered with Ocean Cure, a nonprofit providing beach accessibility and surfing programs, and the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project, focused on sea turtle conservation.

As a proud resident of Carolina Beach since 2017, Alie is passionate about the ocean, the town, and its vibrant community. She enjoys spending time with her two children, ages 9 and 11, and continues to volunteer and contribute to the causes close to her heart.