Raheem Muhammad-Terrell

Background

About Raheem Muhammad-Terrell

I am a senior public-sector leader with more than 20 years of experience in budgeting, operations, human resources, and organizational strategy across the U.S. Army, Fortune 100 companies, and California state government.My professional foundation began with a degree in Finance, followed by service as a U.S. Army officer where I trained in engineering and personnel management. I later earned my Juris Doctor and deployed to Iraq as a Civil Affairs Officer, overseeing critical infrastructure projects—including schools, bridges, wells, and community facilities—that strengthened local stability and required coordination across U.S, coalition, and local government stakeholders.I transitioned into leadership roles in the private sector with Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Home Depot, where I led large teams, managed complex budgets, and supported high-volume operations at scale. My work centered on building strong teams, improving processes, and delivering results in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.Today, I serve as the Budget Officer for the California Department of Health Care Services, where I lead a large fiscal team responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and transparent budget work that supports vital health programs across the state. I’m passionate about public service, team development, and building high-trust partnerships with program leaders and control agencies.My leadership philosophy is simple: communicate clearly, support people, stay grounded in data, and bring calm to complexity.