There are so many opportunities that I can get here that I am not able to get anywhere else.
Peddie alumni leave an extraordinary mark on the world as entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, Olympians, Guinness World Record holders and more. Discover more of their inspiring stories below and in the Peddie Chronicle, our semiannual magazine.
Breland emerged in 2019 with his viral TikTok hit “My Truck.” He has since collaborated with stars like Keith Urban and toured with Shania Twain. As the inaugural recipient of the Academy of Country Music’s Lift Every Voice Award, he is recognized for his pivotal role in elevating underrepresented voices in country music.
A publisher, broadcaster, diplomat and philantropist, Annenberg gave a transformative $100 million gift to Peddie in 1993.
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An infectious disease specialist, Brown was among the first researchers to publish the description of the clinical syndrome that would later become known as AIDS.
Reses is the CEO of Lead Bank and Co-Author of “Self-Made Boss.” Lead Bank was named to the CNBC Disruptor 50 list in 2024 and to the Forbes Fintech 50 in 2025. Reses previously served as chief development officer at Yahoo, capital lead of Square Inc., and chairman of Square Financial Services.
One of the biggest mistakes in life is not to try something because you are scared.”
Bedford is the first Peddie alumna to win an Olympic gold medal. She represented the United States swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
An entrepreneur, clean water activist and TED Fellow, Delle is focused on building healthcare access and world-class tech companies in Africa.
After leaving Peddie, Greyserman went on to play golf at Duke University. He earned his 2024 PGA Tour card with a top-10 finish on the Korn Ferry Tour, and distinguished himself as a rising star in professional golf.
Poe’s film direction debut, “Selah and the Spades,” earned her a spot on President Obama’s list of favorite films and a development deal with the Obamas’ production company.
Peters led Peddie girls basketball to multiple state and league titles before starring at Duke, where she scored 1,367 career points. A McDonald’s All-American and Peddie valedictorian, she played in the WNBA with San Antonio, Washington and Atlanta, won the 2025 EuroCup Championship, and signed with the Connecticut Sun in February 2025.
Acclaimed drummer for Vampire Weekend, Tomson and his indie rock band won a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album in 2019.
