Peggy Stevens attended high school and college in Germany before transferring to Seattle University. She earned a BS in Chemistry from the University of Washington, worked at Group Health Cooperative for 17 years, returned to Seattle University as a staff member in the Mechanical Engineering Department, and then worked as the budget manager in the College of Science & Engineering for eight years. She joined the Master of Fine Arts – Arts Leadership Program as part-time Administrative Assistant in 2011.

In addition to work, travel, and family, Peggy was a cellist in the Huntsville (Alabama) Youth Orchestra, participated in high school, college and community stage productions and concerts, and is currently involved in the St. Ignatius Chapel Choir as pianist, cellist, and percussionist.