Terresa is originally from Pennsylvania, she has lived in Tucson for fifteen years and considers this her home. She began her career as a music teacher in public school and started working in non-profit development following the completion of her master’s degree from the University of Arizona. Terresa previously worked as Director of Development for the Tucson Symphony Orchestra before returning to teach music in the Tucson Unified School District. When the opportunity became available to work for Tucson Values Teachers, an organization that included her love of non-profit work and teaching, she couldn’t resist. Terresa enjoys her position as Director of Development for TVT and enlightening others to the amazing work that teachers do for our community.