As Advocacy Manager, Tera’s key responsibilities include communicating Americans for the Arts’ message to Congress and the Administration, and advancing the organization’s grassroots advocacy throughout the country. Prior to joining Americans for the Arts, she served as a Government Affairs Associate with The Ohio State University’s Office of Government Affairs and worked on Capitol Hill in the offices of Congresswomen Nydia Velazquez (NY-07) and Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11).

Tera is a graduate of Ohio Dominican University and Grand Canyon University. She holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Language. When she isn’t working, Tera enjoys practicing yoga, reading, and exploring the culinary arts. She lives in Columbia, Maryland, and is a proud dog mom to a poodle named Peanut.