Terry has two bachelor of arts degrees in communications (Organizational) and political science (International Relations) and a master's degree in public administration.
Terry has a diverse background divided between education/training and as a practitioner at the local and federal government levels. Her experience runs the gamut from being in charge of community development for the City of Indianapolis under the auspices of the CFO/Administrator for Community Development and Financial Services, to team member, then managing editor of the White House Task Force on Reinventing Government. Terry also served in the US Army as an Intelligence Analyst and Korean linguist.
With Extension, Terry focuses on programs designed to assist businesses and organizations in developing more positive work environments, employee relationships and robust bottom lines. At the local government level, Terry helped developed and currently provides Tomorrow's Leaders: Understanding Illinois Local Government to high school teachers in northern Illinois; is one of the instructors of the Certified County Officials program; offers strategic planning and other facilitation programming; and, works with associated agencies and nonprofits to better organize and provide services. She is also proficient in statistical analysis and demographics.
Terry is an adjunct professor of political science and public administration and has extensive experience in professional training in both public and private sector.
