Teri’s expertise is at the intersection of marketing and community development. She works with developers to create and activate community vision and design strategies. She brings a sociologist’s perspective to who will live there, and how they want to live, and has brought to life some of the most valuable and recognized brands and communities. Teri spearheaded the America at Home Study, exploring changes in consumer behavior, with lasting impacts on home and community design. The study inspired the design and construction of two concept homes both awarded the Gold Nugget Grand Award (2021 and 2025). She also co-chairs the Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Communities & Real Estate Initiative and is active on ULI’s Residential Neighborhood Development Council. Her work has been featured in Fast Company, USA Today, Washington Post, Forbes, CNN Business, Fox Business and many industry publications. She’s written 30+ feature articles and is a frequent speaker at national real estate and design events.