Learning Policy Institute
Terry Godfrey has a diverse range of work experience spanning over several decades. Most recently, they served as the Chief Financial + Administrative Officer at the Learning Policy Institute since November 2019. Prior to that, from August 2018 to November 2019, Terry held the position of Director of Finance and Administration at the Immigrant Legal Resource Center.
From 2014 to 2018, Terry served as a PAUSD School Board member for the Palo Alto Unified School District, where they were involved in setting strategies, budgets, and policies.
Before their work in the education sector, Terry worked as a Consultant/Finance Director for various non-profit organizations from August 2007 to July 2018.
Earlier in their career, Terry held the position of Director of Finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Business from November 2004 to May 2007.
Terry's extensive experience also includes their role as a Sr Manager in Finance, HR, and Intel Capital at Intel Corporation for over a decade, from July 1993 to July 2004.
Their career began at Xerox in June 1988 in a finance role.
Overall, Terry Godfrey has demonstrated their expertise in finance and administration through their various positions in both non-profit and corporate organizations.
Terry Godfrey pursued higher education from UC Irvine, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Math, completing it in the period between 1982 and 1986. Subsequently, Terry enrolled at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Finance, completing the degree program from 1986 to 1988.
Learning Policy Institute
The Learning Policy Institute conducts and communicates independent, high-quality research to improve education policy and practice. Working with policymakers, researchers, educators, community groups, and others, the Institute seeks to advance evidence-based policies that support empowering and equitable learning for each and every child. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, the Institute connects policymakers and stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels with the evidence, ideas, and actions needed to strengthen the education system from preschool through college and career readiness. The Learning Policy Institute has offices in Palo Alto, California, and in Washington, D.C. Its staff includes researchers, educators, policy experts, and communicators committed to ensuring that all children have access to a high-quality education that fully prepares them for the new challenges of our fast-changing, knowledge-based society.