Teresa Tate

Teresa Tate is an experienced marketing professional currently serving as the Marketing & Recruiting Coordinator for the College of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University since September 2024. Prior to this role, Teresa held various positions at Lake Junaluska from November 2018 to August 2024, including Director of Marketing and Communications and Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications. Teresa also has a background as a freelance writer from 2015 to 2018 and worked at Western Carolina University as a Public Communications Specialist from November 2005 to February 2015. Earlier experience includes staff writing positions at Spartanburg Herald-Journal, Press & Sun-Bulletin, and High Point Enterprise. Teresa holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with a Digital Marketing and Public Relations Certificate from Western Carolina University.