Teria Thornton Esq., Afc®, Cdp®

Teria Thornton, Esq. has extensive work experience in various roles related to education, diversity initiatives, and financial aid. Teria currently serves as the Director of Pre-Law and Diversity Initiatives at AccessLex Institute since April 2022. Prior to that, they were the Manager of Education Services and Diversity Initiatives at AccessLex Institute from January 2018 to April 2022. Teria also worked as a Financial Aid Advisor at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry from February 2016 to December 2017. Their earlier experience includes positions as a Residency Counselor at The Ohio State University from September 2013 to February 2016, and as a Student Services Specialist from December 2011 to September 2013.

Teria Thornton, Esq., AFC®, CDP® holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and Management from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University, which they obtained from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, they attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law from 2007 to 2010, though the degree name and field of study are unspecified. In 2007, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Government at Fisk University. Apart from their educational background, Teria Thornton has obtained additional certifications, including the Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) from AFCPE® (Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education®) in July 2018. Teria has also earned the Certified Diversity Professional certification, though the institution and specific date of obtaining this certification are not provided for reference.