She attended the University of Tulsa, the University of Texas at Arlington, and received her B.S. from the University of New Orleans. Peggy and her husband, Robert, live in the French Quarter. She has been VCPORA treasurer for the past two years and served on the board in the 1990s. Peggy and her husband have two daughters and four grandchildren. Peggy is active in other New Orleans organizations, including the World Affairs Council and serves as treasurer of the Girl Scouts Louisiana East Council. Peggy cites walking along the Mississippi River in the early morning as one of her favorite things about living here. She also enjoys reading and spending time with her grandchildren.