Who is Peter Palandjian? Networth and all about Eliza Dushku’s husband as retired actress graduates with master’s degree

Eliza Dushku is married to billionaire businessman Peter Palandjian. They tied the knot in August 2018 at the Boston Public Library. The duo is proud parents to two kids.

Dushku's husband, Palandjian, is the CEO of Intercontinental Real Estate. Previously, he was a pro tennis player, too. He officially retired from professional tennis in 1989.

Recently, the former actress has been making headlines for graduating with a master's degree.

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Eliza Dushku completed her post-graduate degree

In a heartfelt Instagram post, the 44-year-old actress expressed her feelings of achieving her master's degree from Lesley University on June 6. She attended the university to study clinical mental health counseling, People confirmed.

Eliza wrote in the caption of this special, heartwarming post,

"Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Lesley University, May 2025"

Describing it as beyond achievement, she further added,

Graduating with my master’s degree (!!) feels like more than an achievement—it feels like a deep calling realized. True growth, energy, and passion—manifested.

Dushku further penned,

"After nearly a decade of inner work and building a new life, I’m so grateful for this moment in time. To my highest self—for taking this wild leap away from everything I knew and making it happen 🙌".

She also expressed her gratitude to her loved ones for standing beside her and supporting her on this insightful journey. Appreciating her boys, family, friends, professors, teachers, and everyone else for encouraging her to continue dreaming and achieving her goals, she explained,

"To my boys + ♥️—for the little sacrifices made & love you gave, each day to honor and support this dream 🙏. And to my family, friends—new and old—my colleagues/classmates, professors/teachers, and community, I give thanks: for rooting me on, encouraging me day in and day out, and affording me the grace, strength, and space to step fully into these past years of clinical training."

Eliza is excited and feels ready to encourage other people

"on their journeys of becoming—through self-discovery, healing, and transformation. The connectedness I feel in holding safe, compassionate space for those who seek the undertaking is such lifeblood now."

She wishes to pursue a career in helping patients in psychedelic therapy.

Last year, Eliza Dushku and Peter Palandjian spoke with Boston Magazine. During the conversation, she shared her plans to retire from the entertainment industry and shift her profession into psychedelic therapy.

She shared:

"I had the means to shift directions and choose a course in my life that focused on healing myself so that I could help heal others. I would be remiss if I didn’t now share the transformation and the peace and the passion that I have. This is just absolutely so clearly my real calling, my real purpose."

Everything we know about Eliza Dushku’s husband, Peter Palandjian

A look at his childhood & educational background

Peter Palandjian was born on February 12, 1964, in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended Phillips Academy in Andover. According to his LinkedIn, he earned a BA in Literature from Harvard University from 1983 to 1987. Later, he joined the Harvard Business School in 1993 to receive an MBA.

A look at his tennis career

Peter Palandjian played tennis at Harvard from the early to mid-1980s. According to an E! News report, he was a two-time Harvard team captain. In 1987, he participated in NCAA singles and doubles. He also received All‑Ivy honors before his pro career.

In 1987, Palandjian turned pro. He had a short career before his retirement in 1989. He secured his best ranking at world No. 280 in singles. He achieved the feat in August 1988. In doubles, he peaked at No. 175 in July 1989. He also featured in doubles for the French Open, the US Open, and Wimbledon.

A look at his career after tennis

After retiring from the sport, Peter Palandjian joined Bain & Company. He worked at the consulting firm as an Associate from August 1989 to August 1991. For a year and 8 months, he was the Assistant to the Staples CEO. In June 1993, he became the CEO of Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. He has been associated with the real estate company, founded by his father, for over three decades. In May 20202, he founded A Day for Democracy.

According to Good Dirt, Palandjian is a member of numerous boards, including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, O’Neill & Associates, Leader Bank, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy, Mikva Challenge, Harvard’s Varsity Club, the Taubman Center at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and the Purple Heart Service Foundation.

Peter Palandjian is presently associated with Harvard University. He contributes as a volunteer undergraduate admissions interviewer.

A look at his relationship with Eliza Dushku

According to Boston Magazine, Eliza Dushku met Peter Palandjian in 2016 during a personal-training session in Boston. Reflecting on their loving relationship, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum described that their bond "took off like a rocket."

She also expressed that their connection was intuitive from the beginning. She shared,

"It was pretty clear and instantaneous."

Within a year of dating, Peter proposed to the love of his life in June 2017. Eliza announced the news on her Instagram. Sharing a glimpse of their engagement, she captioned the special post,

"YES!!" Absolutely, my love."

Eliza Dushku and Peter Palandjian tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on August 18, 2018, in the courtyard of the Boston Public Library.

The couple welcomed two sons: Philip 'Bourne' in August 2019 and Bodan 'Bodie' in August 2021.

Together, they actively engage in philanthropy. In 2023, they donated $7.5 million to Brigham & Women’s Hospital, leading to the establishment of the Eliza Dushku Palandjian and Peter Palandjian Bridge Clinic in their honor.