Dr. Terry L. Collier: Director of development and special projects at St. Petersburg College
"The Children’s Movement of Florida is motivated to do one thing: “Be the voice of children.” Children who have their basic life needs met, as outlined in the initiatives of The Children’s Movement of Florida, are more likely to succeed in life as an adult. As a marriage and family therapist educated and trained in early childhood development, I could share hundreds of stories that would attest why many adults fail in physical health, social adjustment, relational failure and financial stability. The movement is important to me because it stands for prevention, which prevention is an investment in our future."
Dr. Terry L. Collier, director of development and special projects at St. Petersburg College/Allstate
Center/ and, director of the Child Safety Institute at the Southeastern Public Safety Institute.
9200 113th St. N.
Seminole, 33772
727-341-4500
E mail: Collier.Terry@spcollege.edu
Dr. Collier has worked for 30 years as a professional in conflict resolution and traumatology. As an
educator and trainer in crises, Dr. Collier has been called on first responders when crises occur. Dr. Collier has worked in Honduras, Panama, Haiti, Jamaica and Costa Rica.
After the earthquake in Haiti, Dr. Collier visited and worked at the Harvard Humanitarian Mobile Field
Hospital in Port‐au‐Prince, Haiti. His background in public safety and post-traumatic stress disorder was a
valued contribution to the hundreds of medical staff working under stressful conditions.
Dr. Collier serves on several boards and committees locally and internationally, that work with education in public safety. Currently Dr. Collier is working on international public safety projects that include human trafficking, crimes against children, domestic violence and counter drug training.
Terry is married to June and has three sons -- Mike (33), Matt (32) and stepson Mike (22).