Teri Abbo-Sutherland

Teri Abbo-Sutherland is an accomplished IT Director with over 25 years of expertise in Strategic Planning, Technical Project Management, and Consulting. Currently serving as the Director of Executive Programs at Oakland University since January 2009, Teri has also held significant roles such as Director of IT Services Alliance and Budget and IT Procurement Manager, where management of the Central IT department budget and evaluation of enterprise systems' costs were key responsibilities. Prior experience includes serving as a Planning Analyst at Ford Motor Company, responsible for a significant portfolio in Global IT for product development, as well as roles in education and customer service. Teri holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership, a Master's in Public Administration, and a Bachelor's in Education, alongside an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts.