Terry Burleson

Background

About Terry Burleson

Terry has twelve years experience in student success and community engagement including one-to-one advising, program implementation, event coordination and civic participation. Adept at assisting students of diverse backgrounds to successfully navigate systems, he leverages advanced communication skills and professional relationships to contribute to equitable community outcomes. His growth in leadership is perpetual. As a WKKF Global Fellow, Terry is connected to a global network of innovative leaders, driving transformational change by learning to marshal collective resources and efforts to ensure all children have the opportunity to thrive. He has cultivated critical thinking and self-advocacy by coaching interscholastic speech activities and currently serves as a council delegate to the Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association. Terry seeks to expand his professional skill set; create and foster self-sustainability in communities; be the support system others were for him.