“Tera is one of the most compassionate leaders I have had the pleasure to work with in my career. Her empathy is rooted in deep understanding and curiosity about the human condition. Her work exudes those values and touches those she leads.”

“Tera delivered on our brand promise through and through, proving to our clients that we could help them scale their product development, not only with engineering but with design. Thanks to Tera’s lead from the front working style, she showed them a new way to work in agile and established proper design ops and usage of Experience Design across product ceremonies. Our Fintech client is now a multi-designer program and work that designers want to work on. In other words, Tera has delivered on all the things Experience Design brings to the table when we’re doing it right. Big impact and a culture shift within our client’s walls.”

“I had the privilege of working alongside Tera on the Slalom Build XD leadership team. Her creativity, innovation, and depth and breadth of knowledge – in human-centered design and beyond – are evident in every task she undertakes. Tera also consistently brings a balanced and insightful perspective to everything she does, making her a go-to person for honest, non-nonsense, and well-rounded advice. Her innate empathy also adds a wonderful human touch to her leadership style, and that same compassion shines through in every interaction with her. Tera’s exceptional qualities as a detail-oriented, balanced, knowledgeable, insightful, empathetic, and compassionate professional are an asset to any team.”

“Tera is an exceptional Designer Director who has demonstrated remarkable skills in the field. With a strong sense of empathy, Tera is able to understand users’ needs and create experiences that resonate with them on a deep level. Tera’s ability to quickly grasp new concepts and technologies makes her an invaluable asset to any team. Her determination and drive ensure that they consistently deliver high-quality work, even in challenging circumstances.”

“I had the pleasure of working closely with Tera at Slalom Build for almost three years. During that time, I got to see first-hand how she expertly uses her skills and experience to drive collaboration, taking loosely formed ideas and turning them into tangible visions. She's an excellent Experience Design Lead, and a passionate user advocate and champion. Her drive to improve her own skills and those of others is inspiring, and I have learnt a lot from her. Her deep interest in technology is reflected in the energy and effort she puts into researching and exploring new ideas and approaches. She brings a so much value and expertise to any organization and project.”

“Tera stands out as one of the most caring leaders I've had the privilege of working with throughout my career. Her empathy is founded on a profound comprehension of the human journey and a genuine curiosity about people and experiences. Her leadership leaves those she impacts (including me) with a sense of being cared for (professionally and personally). I am sincerely appreciative of her contributions to our teams at Slalom Build, and I eagerly anticipate a chance to work with her again.”