Patty Terzian

Patty Terzian is an experienced professional in child advocacy and organizational leadership, currently serving as Project Director and State Chapter Liaison for the Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego since April 2018. In this role, Patty Terzian supports the development of statewide networks for Children's Advocacy Centers through strategic planning, consultation, and mentoring. Previously, Patty Terzian was the Executive Director of The Oregon Network of Child Abuse Intervention Centers from April 2009 to March 2018, where leadership and strategic direction were provided during a significant growth period to enhance services for children facing abuse concerns. Additionally, Patty Terzian has held various roles in organizations such as CNRG and SOLV, and has a background in corporate services from Informix Software. Educational credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Organizational Communication from Western Michigan University.