Terri Scales, CSM

Terri Scales is currently working as a Project Manager at Phase2, a digital product agency. In this role, they lead cross-functional project teams, manages project operations, and ensures effective stakeholder communications. Prior to their current role, Terri worked as a Project Manager at Palantir.net, where they led cross-functional project teams and managed schedules, budgets, and risks for complex digital projects. Terri also has experience as a Business Development Leader, President, and Company Founder at Scales Consulting, where they successfully built and managed the business. In addition, Terri worked as an Annual Giving & Special Events Director at Walking Mountains Science Center, where they managed a portfolio of donors, executed fundraising campaigns, and organized an annual fundraising gala. Terri also served as the Director of Corporate Relations at the Chicago Architecture Foundation, where they directed corporate relationships and secured significant sponsorships. Furthermore, Terri worked as an Assistant Development Director at Metropolitan Planning Council, where they directed fundraising and stewardship programs. Finally, they co-founded, owned, and acted as a principal at The Tercet Group LLC, a marketing and design firm, where they managed day-to-day operations, developed business, and cultivated client relationships. Overall, Terri Scales has extensive experience in project management, business development, fundraising, and strategic communication.

Terri Scales, CSM, holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Terri has also obtained Graduate Certificates in Content Writing, Project Management, and Project Leadership from Cornell University. Additionally, Terri has earned the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification from the Scrum Alliance in September 2021.