“To play even a small part of such valuable work is something I am both very appreciative of and excited about!”

Terri has been working and volunteering with children for as long as she can remember— from a young girl working with deaf and mentally/emotionally challenged children as an extracurricular, to when Terri took her first trip to Kenya in 2018 with The Giving Exchange. Fueled by this experience and her passion for helping communities in need, Terri returned to Kenya in 2019 with both of her children and then joined the TGE Board of Directors in 2020. With a background in business ownership and management, Terri brings a deep understanding of planning and implementation of strategic programs, campaigns and goals, as well as skills in advertising, marketing, and training. She is excited to be more involved in TGE’s continuing growth and impact. For Terri, giving back is a wonderful way for her to step outside herself and the day-to-day tasks. Terri says, “Being of service to others is the best way I have found to feed my heart and soul. The rewards, whether paid in smiles, hugs, or the humblest of thank you’s, are the most gratifying of life’s experiences.” Outside of running a small business and volunteering, Terri is always up for an adventure: she particularly loves skiing, hiking, kayaking and pickleball.