Terry M. Daniels

I Help College Students Achieve a Clear Vision for Their Education and Career by Guiding First-Year and First-Gen Students to Navigate Challenges, Clear Mental Clutter, and Thrive Beyond Academics.

About Terry M. Daniels

Terry M. Daniels is a college speaker, consultant, author, career strategist, student success advocate, and doctoral student.

A first-generation college student herself, Terry blends humor, heart, and real-world insight to help students feel seen, heard, and empowered to take ownership of their academic and career journey. She specializes in reaching first-year, first-generation, undecided, and non-traditional students, and brings clarity to those seeking more direction on their next moves.

Terry has over 30 years of experience in education, including: Tulane University, Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Texas Health-Houston, University of California, Berkeley, The George Washington University and Houston Independent School District.

Terry is a graduate of Tulane University with an associate's in business, bachelor's in sociology, and Master of Public Health in environmental health policy, and is currently a doctoral student in educational leadership at Spalding University.
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Terry’s Messages Motivate And Inspire College Students

This is Your Mind on College: Clearing the Clutter in Your Mind to Leave with What You Came For
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From Overwhelmed to On-Track: A First-year Framework for Student Ownership and Success
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More Than a Degree: Why Belonging, Mentorship, and Career Clarity Keep Students in School
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