Terry received her Masters degree in social work (MSW) from Syracuse University in 1993, after which she designed, implemented, and then coordinated a Joint Commission Accredited hospice program in the state of Mississippi.  Finding herself fascinated by the legal and ethical questions surrounding death and dying, Terry pursued her law degree at the University of Mississippi.  At Ole Miss, Terry interned at the Mississippi Office of Capital Post-Conviction Defense Counsel, and won the following awards:   the Christopher P. Charlton Memorial Scholarship; the Law Association for Women Award; and the Outstanding Student Award for Political and Civil Rights.   Terry joined the Center in 2001, after graduating from law school, cum laude.  Currently, as a Center attorney, Terry provides legal advice and representation to Medicare beneficiaries who have been unfairly denied Medicare coverage or access to health care, writes articles for national publications, produces educational materials, engages in educational outreach activities with a particular focus on the Medicare hospice benefit, is a contributing author to the Medicare Handbook (Aspen Publishers, Inc. 14th Edition, 2012, Update Annual), and serves as co-counsel for federal class action lawsuits challenging improper Medicare policies.    Terry is a member of several professional organizations, including the National Council of Hospice and Palliative Professionals and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA).  She is a past chair, and current member of, NAELA's Health Care section's steering committee.