Terry Mazany has enjoyed careers in archaeology, public education, and philanthropy. Constant throughout these roles is his commitment to increasing opportunities for all. For the past twenty-five years he has served in leadership roles with community foundations, including a distinguished career of 13 years as President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust.
Prior to his career in philanthropy, he spent two decades working to deliver equitable education opportunities in districts in Michigan and California, including three years as the Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for the Oakland Public Schools. He also served briefly as the interim chief executive officer of Chicago Public Schools serving 400,000 students.
His professional roles include teaching Education Policy and School Reform at the University of Chicago and Social Entrepreneurship at both Northwestern University and the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Terry has graduate degrees in Anthropology, Business, and Education. He has received Honorary Doctorate degrees from DePaul University, Governors State University, and Lewis University.