a philanthropist, she and her husband made donations to educational and charitable institutions through the Burwell Family Foundation, which she serves as the president of. Peterson resides in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. References External links Official Miss USA website – Past titleholders 1953 births 20th-century American philanthropists American people of German descent American people of Swedish descent American women philanthropists Living people Miss Universe 1976 contestants Miss USA 1970s delegates Miss USA winners People from Edina, Minnesota Philanthropists from Minnesota St. Olaf College alumni Edina High School alumni 20th-century women philanthropists