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Angela Terry is an owner/art director and graphic design educator based in Northern Virginia, specializing in print and web design with a focus on strong typography, branding, and production-quality execution. She brings extensive professional experience from Fortune 500-adjacent organizations and nonprofit/educational institutions.
As a faculty leader at Northern Virginia Community College, Angela mentors students across interactive and graphic design pathways, develops curricula, and supports program growth through advising, student success initiatives, and active professional service.
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Visual Arts Department Chair at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Alexandria Campus
January 1, 2024 - PresentServe as department chair for visual arts, supporting faculty recruitment, mentoring, adjunct orientation, scheduling, and department-level academic planning across programs. Collaborate with associate deans and deans on observations, evaluations, course success analysis, program promotion, and student success strategies. Provide support for student concerns and contribute to campus-level success activities.
Visual Arts Department Chair at Northern Virginia Community College (Alexandria Campus)
January 1, 2024 - PresentProvide leadership for the Visual Arts department, including faculty identification/recruitment, adjunct mentoring and orientation, scheduling support across disciplines, success-rate analysis, student support, and campus-level student success initiatives.
Graphic Design Department Co-chair at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Alexandria Campus
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Co-lead the graphic design department in curriculum and program coordination, supporting instructional planning and collaboration with departmental and college leadership. Help align scheduling and course structures with program outcomes and student success goals.
Graphic Design Department Co-chair at Northern Virginia Community College (Alexandria Campus)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Co-lead coordination of graphic design curriculum and departmental planning.
Graphic Design Department Co-chair at Northern Virginia Community College (Alexandria Campus)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Co-lead graphic design program administration and coordination, supporting program and scheduling efforts across the department.
Assistant Professor at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Alexandria Campus
January 1, 2014 - PresentDevelop, contribute to, and implement graphic design and related curricula within AFA/AAS degrees. Teach, advise, and mentor students in visual arts, graphic design, and interactive design pathways. Maintain records, evaluate student performance, and participate in program/discipline/campus/college service. Manage the program’s Instagram account and deliver instruction using lectures, videos, exercises, and demonstrations covering traditional and digital design fundamentals.
Assistant Professor at Northern Virginia Community College (Alexandria Campus)
January 1, 2014 - PresentDevelop and implement design curricula for AFA and AAS degrees; teach and advise students in Visual Arts, Graphic Design, and Interactive Design; recruit students; evaluate performance; maintain departmental and student records; and contribute to committee, program, discipline, campus, and college service. Teach with instruction that includes both traditional and digital graphic design skills; manage the program’s Instagram account.
Instructor at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Alexandria Campus
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2014Teach graphic design and related courses and support student learning through instruction and critiques. Deliver course content across typography, design fundamentals, interactive design, graphic techniques, professional practices, and portfolio/resume preparation.
Instructor at Northern Virginia Community College (Alexandria Campus)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2014Teach graphic design and related courses including typography, visual communication, and interactive design, with continued involvement in studio programming and student-facing portfolio events.
Adjunct Professor at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Alexandria Campus
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006Provide adjunct instruction in graphic design/visual communications courses and contribute to student development through design exercises, critique, and portfolio guidance.
Adjunct Professor at Northern Virginia Community College (Alexandria Campus)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006Adjunct instruction in graphic design and communication design-focused coursework.
Senior Graphic Designer at Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006Conceptualize, design, and produce print and web collateral including annual reports, media kits, brochures, conference programs, logos, posters, invitations, web graphics and banners, Flash micro-sites, and direct marketing materials. Solicit and negotiate bids with printers, illustrators, and photographers; support marketing, research, and publication goals; and establish design systems.
Design Talent at Aquent Partners, The BOSS Group, and The Creative Group
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002Provide design talent for contract-based creative work across print and digital deliverables (roles and clients vary by assignment).
Owner / Art Director: print + web at Angela Terry Design
January 1, 2000 - PresentConceptualize, design, and produce print and web projects for a wide range of clients. Lead branding and marketing collateral creation, including invitations, annual reports, academic calendars, interior page design, and production design for books and special publications. Manage creative direction from strategy through final production, ensuring consistent style and high-quality output for both on-demand and publication workflows.
Design Talent at Aquent Partners / The BOSS Group / The Creative Group
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002Provide design talent for short-term/contract roles supporting client creative production.
Owner / Art Director (print + web) at Angela Terry Design
January 1, 2000 - PresentOwn and direct a design practice providing print and web services for clients including American Geosciences Institute, American Psychological Association, APICS, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, International Spy Museum, National Geographic KIDS!, the U.S. Environment Protection Agency, and more. Produce branding and marketing collateral, invitations, calendars, annual reports, and editorial layouts; develop templates and style guides; manage production and vendor relationships; and oversee design delivery from concept through final production.
Design Coordinator / Production Manager at American Psychological Association
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000Coordinate design and manage production workflows for graphic deliverables; support print/graphics production as part of editorial and production processes.
Graphics & Production Specialist at American Psychological Association
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999Specialize in graphics production and support for design workflows.
Freelance Designer at American Psychological Association
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Freelance design work supporting production needs.
Graphics Editor / Senior Artist at The Breeze
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1996Edit and create graphics for publication and production layouts; support visual assets for print communications.
Designer at ADware Studio, Inc.
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994Design work supporting studio production and client deliverables.
Artist at The Breeze
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994Early career production/art responsibilities for publication materials.
Senior Artist at The Breeze
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995Senior art production responsibilities for publication materials.
Graphics Editor / Senior Artist at The Breeze
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996Editorial graphics work, including layout and production support and senior art responsibilities.
Designer at ADware Studio, Inc.
January 1, 1992 - PresentDesign and layout work for studio/production assignments.
Production Layout Artist at The Journal Newspapers
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992Production layout work for newspaper publishing.
Education
MFA in Graphic Design (earned 21 credits) at Academy of Art University
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026MFA in Graphic Design at George Mason University
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (cum laude) at James Madison University
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026Associate in Applied Science in Communication Design (specializing in Interactive Design, cum laude) at Northern Virginia Community College (Alexandria Campus)
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026Associate in Applied Science in Communication Design (specializing in Computer Graphics, cum laude) at Northern Virginia Community College (Alexandria Campus)
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026High School Diploma at Gar-Field Senior High School
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design (earned 21 credits) at Academy of Art University
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026Candidate for MFA in Graphic Design at George Mason University
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (cum laude) at James Madison University
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026Associate in Applied Science in Communication Design (specializing in Interactive Design) (cum laude) at Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026Associate in Applied Science in Communication Design (specializing in Computer Graphics) (cum laude) at Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026High School Diploma at Gar-Field Senior High School
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026Qualifications
AIGA Salon Facilitator: Running a Healthy Freelance Business During the Recession
February 1, 2010 - July 14, 2026AIGA Salon Panelist: Working with Designers
December 1, 2007 - July 14, 2026Panelist: Painting your Own Future: How to Start your Own Arts Business (Women Opening Doors for Women)
May 1, 2010 - July 14, 2026Guest on MetroStar’s MockIt podcast: Rules to Beautiful & Functional Design
February 1, 2022 - July 14, 2026Juror: The International Business Awards—The Stevies
June 1, 2008 - July 14, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government
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