Teresa Graduated from YSU with a degree in communications in 2001 and insanely went back to YSU 13 years later to get her master’s degree in business administration, graduating in May of 2016.
Teresa joined Valley Partners (when it was MVEDC) in April of 2006 and handled servicing and collections at the time. She gradually moved her way up to Loan Closer, then Lending Team Leader and became Executive Director in January of 2020. The pandemic has made it a roller coaster ride, but the strong team we have built at Valley Partners thrived through it. Teresa brings a wealth of knowledge as she rounds off her 16th year with the organization. She loves helping people make their business dreams come true.
Teresa is a lifelong resident of Mahoning County, growing up on the West side of Youngstown and attended St. Brendan’s and Ursuline. She currently resides in Canfield with her four children, Zoe (17), Kasia (16), Tyler (14) and Lizzie (12).
Teresa sits on the Board of Junior Achievement of the Mahoning Valley and enjoys volunteering and teaching classes for JAMV as well. In her free time, she is at Booster meetings for her kids’ activities or attending their activities. She also enjoys playing soccer and bowling.