Advisory Board

Terri Dean
Sr. Vice President - Global Communications
Verizon Business

Terri Dean is the senior vice president of global communications for Verizon Business, a global provider of advanced communications and information technology (IT) solutions to enterprise businesses and to Federal, State and Local governments.  In her capacity, she is responsible for advancing the Verizon Business vision and mission worldwide by communicating to internal and external audiences about the company’s strategic direction, progress towards key goals, advocacy positions and more.  In addition, Ms. Dean is responsible for media relations, industry analyst relations, and community investment for Verizon Business.  

Prior to her current position, Ms. Dean served as president of Verizon Connected Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Verizon Communications where she was responsible for installation and repair for residential and small business customers in six states.  During her career with Verizon, Ms. Dean has held positions of increasing responsibility, acquiring expertise in a variety of disciplines, including finance, marketing, sales, operations, and corporate communications.  

Ms. Dean serves on community, philanthropic, and advisory boards. She has been featured in print publications including the spring 2006 edition of the National Black MBA magazine and in a special edition of Profiles in Diversity Journal as a “Woman Worth Watching in 2007.”  She is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, an organization representing the most senior African American corporate executives in Fortune 500 companies.  Ms. Dean was recently appointed by the president of Duke University to the Board of Visitors of the Divinity School.  In addition, she serves as Chair of the Norfolk State University School of Business Advisory Council, as Vice President of the Board of Directors of The Ivy Legacy Foundation, and as Chair of the Advisory Board of the Ron Brown Scholar Program.   

Ms. Dean was recognized by the Harlem Branch of the YMCA with its 2007 “Black Achiever in Industry Award” for her career accomplishments.  Ms. Dean is a recipient of the Chatham College Cornerstone Award for Excellence in Business, the Delano Lewis Heritage Award presented to her by the Consortium of Information and Telecommunications Executives, and the 2007 Citizenship Award presented to her by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., of which she is a member.  Since 2004, she has represented Verizon as the Executive Sponsor for the Atlanta University Center and ensured the hiring of scores of undergraduate and graduate students from Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College.

Ms. Dean received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Chatham College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  She resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with her husband and two daughters.