Terrilyn Bostwick Mpa

Terrilyn Bostwick, MPA, AICP has a diverse and extensive work experience in various roles and positions related to community development, economic development, workforce development, urban planning, and project management. Terrilyn currently serves as the Director of Community Development at the City of Winter Springs since March 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Economic Development Assistant Manager at the City of Deltona from May 2022 to March 2023. Terrilyn also served as the Senior Project Manager for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) at the City of Lakeland from October 2019 to October 2021. Terrilyn's previous experience includes roles such as the Director of Workforce Development at the Middle Georgia Regional Commission (August 2016 to April 2019), Executive Director of Keep Cobb Beautiful, Inc. (November 2011 to July 2016) and Economic Development Coordinator at Cobb County (June 2006 to November 2011). Additionally, they have worked as an Urban Planner at AECOM (October 2004 to January 2006), Senior Urban Planner at the City of Atlanta (June 2003 to October 2004), and Planning Intern at the Atlanta Regional Commission (September 2002 to March 2003).

Terrilyn Bostwick, MPA, AICP has a strong education background in the field of geography and public management. Terrilyn completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Geography with a focus on Environmental Studies at Georgia State University from 1993 to 1997. Terrilyn further pursued their education at the same institution and obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Geography with a specialization in Urban Studies & GIS from 2000 to 2003.

Terrilyn continued their educational journey by enrolling at Central Michigan University, where they earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, specializing in Public Management, from 2008 to 2010. This degree provided their with a comprehensive understanding of public administration principles and practices.

In addition to their academic achievements, Terrilyn Bostwick also holds several certifications. Terrilyn obtained the AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification in July 2022, recognizing their expertise and skills in urban planning. Furthermore, they completed the "Managing Projects with Microsoft Teams" course offered by LinkedIn in August 2020, enhancing their project management capabilities. Additionally, Terrilyn has certifications in Economic Development Finance, Basic Economic Development, and is a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP), reflecting their commitment to professional development and career advancement.

Overall, Terrilyn Bostwick, MPA, AICP has a solid educational foundation supplemented by valuable certifications, demonstrating their dedication to expanding their knowledge and expertise in the fields of geography, public administration, urban planning, and economic development.