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Food Pantry Projects
Teri spearheads the LINKS initiative, ensuring equitable food distribution to Food Insecure UVI students and facilitating support networks amidst challenges.
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Scholarship
Teri’s work with the Danish Embassy demonstrates her commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for USVI students.
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Downtown Revival
Teri leads revitalization efforts in downtown Christiansted and the St. Croix boardwalk, promoting sustainable growth through pedestrian enhancements, outdoor dining expansion, and economic diversification, transforming the area into a vibrant community.
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Agriculture
Teri promotes agricultural sector growth through Governor-led task forces, emphasizing Congress’s role in investment, supporting USDA initiatives to expand export markets and strengthen research and conservation efforts, aiming to sustain farming communities.
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Insular Cases
Teri mobilizes in Congress, rallying against unjust colonial relationships in U.S. territories, collaborating with the ACLU and driving impactful actions, reflecting her commitment to upholding democratic principles.
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Championing Second Chances
Teri champions the Second Chances Initiative working with federal partners in Washington, D.C., advocating for clemency and positive re-entry opportunities for former offenders in the Virgin Islands.
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Empowering Health Equity
Teri is actively collaborating to improve health outcomes for Medicaid recipients in the Virgin Islands, notably targeting sickle cell disease and addressing regional health disparities.
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The Good Dad Act
Teri is actively advocating for equal rights for fathers and legal parity for parents to effect positive change.
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Visa Waiver
Teri is spearheading collaborative efforts with key stakeholders to implement an innovative Program.
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Advocating for Judicial Equity with H.R. 282 and Term Extensions
Teri has teamed up with Chief Judge Robert A. Molloy, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) to push for key legislative reforms, aiming to institutionalize Term Extensions for judges.