Terence “Terry” Charles

Terry joins the Mental Health Association with over 25 years of non-profit experience as staff, board member and Board President. Terry is a graduate of Rhode Island College and has taken advanced level course work in Marketing and Sales. Throughout his career, Terry has strived to create meaningful relationships, serving on numerous RI boards that work with underserved and immigrant communities. He is the recent past Chairman of the Progreso Latino board, helping steer the organization to its strongest fiscal strength and broadest community reach. After being diagnosed with anxiety over 10 years ago, Terry is aware that good mental health is important to everyone, and access to effective mental health care is vital to a strong community. As Director of Community Engagement, he will endeavor to cultivate resources that strengthen the community. Terry resides in North Providence with his wife and enjoys playing competitive league tennis and traveling.