Teresa R. Behrens, Ph.D.

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Title: Editor in Chief, Director

Program: The Foundation Review, Special Projects


Bio

Dr. Teresa (Teri) Behrens is the editor in chief for The Foundation Review, published by of the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI. The Foundation Review is the first peer-reviewed journal of philanthropy, written by and for foundation staff and boards and those who work with them implementing programs.

Teri joined the Johnson Center in January 2009. Before joining the Johnson Center, Teri served as the director of evaluation for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, providing leadership for the Foundation’s overall evaluation program. From 1995-2001, Teri consulted in program planning and evaluation for organizations such as the National Science Foundation-supported Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers. From 1990-1995, Teri was a program officer for the Michigan Strategic Fund for the Michigan Department of Commerce.

Teri holds a doctorate in psychology from North Carolina State University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and English from Case Western Reserve University.