As director of Community Based Research at the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) at the University of Minnesota, C. Terrence oversees community-based programs, including the Kris Nelson Community-Based Research Program, the Community Assistantship Program, the Artist and Neighborhood Partnership Initiatives, and the Charles R. Krusell Fellowship. He works primarily within the realm of urban planning and public policy. Previously as Equity Manager at the Metropolitan Council in the Twin Cities region, C. Terrence implemented equity as part of the work that the Council does to address the high racial disparities in the region. He graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee with degrees in Urban Affairs and in Philosophy.