Jen Terrasa Email & Phone Number

Columbia, Md, Us

Howard County

District 13Jan 2019 - presentAppropriations CommitteeHealth and Social Services SubcommitteeOversight Committee on PersonnelAs a legislator, review, analyze, consider, draft, and adopt proposed legislationAs part of the Appropriations Committee, review, research, and recommend legislation to the MD House of Delegates as a whole, including operating and capital budget for the State of Maryland.Hold meetings and receive feedback from stakeholders including residents and businesses regarding the impact of proposed and potential legislation.Identify, address, and resolve constituent issues through collaborative work with community members and government officials.

Elected by the people of District 3.Served as Council Chair (2013).Served on the Zoning Board (Member 2006-2018, Chair 2008, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018).Served on the Board of Licensed Commissioners (Liquor Board) (Member 2006-2018).Prepared drafts of bill, resolutions, amendments, rules, government policies, regulations, budgets, programs and procedure, and introduced legislation.Analyzed the local and national implications of proposed legislation.Negotiate with colleagues regarding pending issues.Held hearing to receive input from stakeholders and constituents.Kept abreast of the issues affecting constituents thru site visits, constituent input, newspapers, and local broadcasts.Made decisions balancing the perspectives of private citizens and other stakeholders.Negotiated with the County Executive and other Councilmembers on local issues.Read and reviewed concerns of constituents or the general public and determine if governmental action is necessary.Served on boards, commissions, task forces, study groups, and committees in order to examine specific issues and recommend action.Keep constituents informed thru newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings, phone calls, and individual meetings. Determined campaign strategies for media advertising, positions on issues, and public appearances.Organized and maintained campaign organizations and fundraisers, in order to raise money for election or re-election.Supported candidates for elected office.Spoke to students to support the development of future leaders.Revised, approved, and monitored the annual Howard County operating and capital budgets, totaling over $1.6B and over $164M respectively.Evaluated the structure, efficiency, and performance of government agencies.Appointed nominees to leadership posts and approved executive appointments.Represented the county at conferences and events (including serving as representative to the Maryland Association of Counties.

Howard County, Md

Created database for country wide campaign, including functions to identify and track potential voters, supporters, and campaign contributors.Compiled a list of supporters as well as current and potential donors.Developed database parameters and characterization scheme to efficiently and effectively access data collected by the campaign.

Towson, Md

Counseled and educated callers regarding their legal rights in family law related matters.Referred callers to appropriate resources.

Ellicott City, Md

Researched a range of domestic law issues. Drafted pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and client letters.

Ellicott City, Md

Draft opinions, conducting legal research and analysis, summarize case and prep cases for court.

Upper Marlboro, Md

Conducted legal research and analysis and draft legal opinions.

Hatillo, Pr

Taught English; directed college counseling program; developed program for identifying learning disabled students.

J.D., Summa Cum Laude, 3.78/4.0 Gpa, 2/312 Class Rank, Heuisler Honor Society

Activities and Societies: Manuscripts Editor, University of Baltimore Law Review, Associate Editor, The Law Forum Internships: Judicial.

B.A., Summa Cum Laude, Sociology, 3.93/4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa; Golden Key National Honor Society; Alpha Kappa Delta-National Sociological Honor Society.