Terry Levine
Background
Since graduating from Tufts University with a degree in international relations, Terry has worked both stateside and abroad in various project management and marketing roles. He began his career at the think tank, The Aspen Institute, where he assisted in the management of leadership and seminar programs. In 2008, he was awarded a fellowship by the U.S. Congress to live and work in Germany and act as a citizen ambassador. He then headed to India, where he helped direct the 2010 Fellows Program for Indicorps. Prior to joining DCI, he worked for the New York City Investment Fund in an events, marketing and strategic planning capacity.
Through his experiences living abroad, as well as his interaction with non-profit leaders, diplomats and corporate executives, Terry has developed a unique perspective on destination marketing. This understanding, and his appetite for news, results in top-tier editorial placements for his clients.
Terry’s Passion for Places
One of Terry’s life goals is to completely fill his passport with stamps from countries around the world. He has been lucky enough to experience six of the seven continents, imbibing in new cultures, languages and customs, while at the same time expanding his network. One of his favorite things to do is to learn a new song in each of the places he visits, which interestingly makes him quick friends (and hurts the ears of his travel companions).
Notable Results
- Launched DCI’s LocationAdvisors.net, a database of 150+ site selection consultants and advisors specially developed for the economic development community.
- Assisted in managing a broad range of tourism marketing campaigns for such destinations as Namibia and New Mexico and implementing DCI tourism initiatives, including designing and implementing DCI’s digital presence at AIBTM’s inaugural show in Baltimore.
- Worked directly with top leadership at the Aspen Institute including former Secretary of State Madeline Albright, Aspen CEO/President Walter Issacson and Aspen Executive Vice President Peter Reilling, to advance the Institute’s Leadership and Seminar Programs.
- In addition to organizing seminars and developing a leadership development curriculum, Terry led the selection process for the 2010-2011 Indicorps Fellowship class. This 5-month practice required marketing the program, organizing a team of 20+ volunteers to carry out hundreds of hours of interviews, and selecting Fellows. Indicorps provides structured public service opportunities for committed young leaders to engage with India’s development.
Up Close
Though he grew up in the suburbs, Terry is a Big Apple fan to his core; the city offers a vibrancy and variety that can’t easily be replicated. His nights and weekends are spent exploring new neighborhoods, checking out new restaurants and discovering museums. As a smoothie connoisseur, he has a number of spots to suggest if you’re interested.
Where You’ll Find Terry on the Weekend
Proclaimed the “belt king” by his family, Terry is likely to be found ducking in and out of shops in downtown Manhattan on weekends. And while this could become an expensive habit, he has a knack for finding great deals (including a pair of Gucci pants for $9!). You can also catch him running outdoors, volunteering or catching up on House Hunters.
Places that Terry has called Home
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Berlin, Germany
- Medford, Massachusetts
- New York, New York
- Scotch Plains, New Jersey
- Washington, D.C.
Surprising Facts about Terry
Bring on the logic games
Standardized tests are the necessary albatross of graduate school entry, and Terry has had the “privilege” of taking the GMAT, GRE and LSAT. While the results were all promising, he opted to enter the school of hard knocks and joined DCI!
Persistence Pays
His freshman year of high school, Terry was the last person selected for the varsity tennis team – #17 out of 17. Through long-hours of dedicated practice, he was able to climb in the rankings, eventually becoming the team’s #1 singles player. He was elected captain and ultimately received the team’s coveted sportsmanship award.
Third time is a charm
The saying goes – the first generation starts the company, the second generation builds the company, and the third generation ruins everything. As the grandson of DCI’s founder and son of DCI’s current president, Terry has plans to prove this “chestnut” wrong.
