Terris Todd

Terris E. Todd is the Director of Coalitions and Outreach for Project 21, a national network of Black conservatives offering policy insight, cultural analysis, and principled leadership rooted in faith, family, responsibility, and opportunity.

Terris brings a deep and varied background in public policy, education, ministry, and conservative coalition-building. He previously served as Advisor for Coalitions Engagement at The Heritage Foundation and as Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans, where he worked to elevate the needs of students, families, and educators across the country.

A former Vice Chair of the Michigan Republican Party, Terris has also served as a teacher, school administrator, and college instructor, giving him firsthand experience with the challenges facing students, parents, and communities. His work reflects a lifelong commitment to educational excellence, strong families, civic responsibility, and the restoration of opportunity through local leadership.

Terris is an ordained pastor, author, podcast host, and board member for several national organizations. Through his leadership and outreach, he continues to champion faith, fatherhood, education, and conservative values as essential foundations for rebuilding communities and strengthening the nation.

He lives in Virginia with his wife and their three daughters.