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Terrance L. Bankston was born and reared in the South Ward of Newark. He is committed to the enhancement and advancement of the members of his community and challenges young people to make positive contributions to society. Mr. Bankston believes that the aforementioned is vital because ultimately “leadership recycling” will create direction to possible pathways to opportunities and roads to success. Terrance believes that giving back to a community that has raised and guided you, empowers us as a people who will have greater impact on the world. As a graduate of Newark’s Arts High School he has received numerous awards for his exceptional leadership and commitment to empowering others to excel beyond the stereotypes of the world. Terrance also served as the Student Council President of Arts High School in Newark for the 1999-2000 academic school years. After receiving his BA in Political Science with a focus in Public Policy, from Bloomfield College of New Jersey, Terrance enrolled at Seton Hall University as a Graduate student, fall 2004. Recently, he completed a master’s program at Fairleigh Dickerson University, adding a Masters in Administrative Science to his credentials.
Terrance has refined and conceptualized the fine essence of leadership. To date he has succeeded in: Becoming the Student Government Vice-President and President, Creator of the Student Government Merger Initiative, Resident Director for the 2003 Summer EOF Program all at Bloomfield College of New Jersey, being appointed as the Coordinator of a newly implemented Residence Life Development Program under the auspices of Bloomfield College’s Division of Student Affairs, serving as the Student Event Coordinator for the Office of Co-Curricular Programs, Office Assistant for the Dean of First Year Experience and Special Programs/Executive Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program, Tutor/Counselor for the Upward Bound Program, 3-year Resident Advisor for the Residence Life Program and Student Coordinator for the College’s Ambassador Program, all during his time at Bloomfield College of New Jersey. Moreover, he served as the Associate Director/Youth Events Coordinator for the South Ward Cultural Center of Newark, Community Coordinator for Tri-City Peoples Corporation, Family Service Worker for the County of Essex and the recent appointment as Director of Constituent Services for the City of Newark.
With these abundant accolades, some ask how he still found time to be a participant in Bloomfield College’s Leadership and Diversity Retreats while making the Deans Distinguished Students List as well as the Academic Deans List. Terrance has been recognized for dramatically changing student leadership at Bloomfield College of New Jersey. In addition, has also worked on numerous campaigns throughout the state of New Jersey. In his current position as Director of Constituent Services, Terrance advocates for numerous environmental and social issues affecting the greater Newark area; particularly asthma.
Currently Terrance holds the record as the youngest Director to serve on a municipal, county, state or federal level. Terrance is also a member of the 2003 College Leadership of New Jersey Class as well as a member of 2000 Boys State of New Jersey Class. Lastly, Terrance, this year, has been recognized by Ebony Magazine as the top 30 under 30 in America’s up and coming leaders. Terrance is featured in the February 2008 edition of the Magazine.
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As the Director of Constituent Services for the City of Newark:
- Assisted numerous residents with identifying or securing employment and training opportunities,
- Planned and executed over 100 programs/events within first year;
- Organized the Mayor’s first job training & employment opportunities tour;
- Structured and managed a new division of the Mayor’s Office gear towards best assisting residents with navigating within city, county and state services;
- Co-developed, edited and published the Newark Constituent Guide
- Represented the Mayor on public and private sector panels speaking on an array of issues relevant to government and social issues;
- Hosted and organized the city’s first “Open Office” hours which enabled the mayor and administration officials to meet with over 1,500 residents;
- Hosted and organized “Community Outreach Fairs” which mobilized city, county and state resources within communities around the city;
- Orchestrated the city’s largest back to school festival in collaboration with KISS FM, HOT 97 and the Newark Police Foundation;
- Reassessed and made recommendations for legislative changes to the City of Newark’s Restaurant Ordinance.
As a Political Consultant:
- Orchestrated the political operations for the largest ward within the city of Newark for my respective client/s;
- Supervised approximately 30 paid and non-paid staff members in addition to well over 500 volunteers;
- Managed the operational budget allocated for assigned area;
- Increased voter popularity/turnout for client/s;
- Assessed, made recommendations and implemented action plans to best accomplish the overall goal for assigned areas.
As a Family Service Worker for Essex County:
- Managed a case load of over 300 clients from Essex County;
- Counseled clients, made assessments and referrals necessary for clients to attain proper assistance;
- Represented and defended County/State actions at court hearings;
- Assisted clients in the development of Individual Responsibility Plans.
As the Community Coordinator for Tri-City People Corporation:
- Met with community stakeholders as well as private and corporate partners;
- Lobbied and advocated on behalf of the agency for an array of different matters;
- Made program assessments and provided recommendations to the agency’s director;
- Fought against banks who were not abiding by the conditions of the community reinvestment act.
As a Junior Administrator at Bloomfield College of New Jersey:
- Planned and organized leadership retreats, social gatherings, and trips for students, faculty, and staff;
- Supervised and managed the budget for over 50 student government organizations;
- Created and implemented the Student Government Merger;
- Served on the Presidential search committee;
- Created, secured funding and supervised the Residence Life Development Program; under the auspices of the Office of Residence Life;
- Developed and raised funds for the NEW student government office;
- Supervised a six-week summer program for incoming freshmen students.
As the Associate Director and Youth Events Coordinator for the South Ward Cultural Center:
- Supervised Summer Youth Workers
- Supervised Youth Volunteer Program at Great Adventures
- Organized youth events and curriculums for over 1,500 youth throughout the year
- Assisted in the preparation and attainment of governmental grants.
Additional Positions Held:
- Member of the Newark Museum Advisory Council
- Member of the Health and Human Services Advisory Council
- Founder/President of the South Ward Political Action Committee
- Founder/President of the Friends of Oscar S. James, II.
Acknowledgements:
- “Up and Coming Leader of the Year-Top 30 under 30”, Ebony Magazine
- “Rising Star Award”, Grace West Baptist Church, INC
- “EPIC (Exceptional People Impacting Communities) Award”, NJ Nurses Association
- “Community Volunteer Award”, Newark Public Schools
- “National Collegiate Minority Leadership Award”, U.S. Achievement Academy
- “Outstanding Scholastic Award“, U.S. Achievement Academy
- “Delegate Award”, New Jersey Boys State
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“Talented young adults find success and fulfillment in uplifting their communities”
Ebony Magazine Recognizes Terrance L. Bankston as the top 30 under 30 leaders of 2008.
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