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Candidate · Board of Trustees · Position 5
Imagine the future boldly. Care widely. Act courageously for justice.
Terry Grim is running for the Unitarian Universalist Association Board of Trustees — bringing three decades of strategic foresight, a lifetime of lay leadership, and an unshakable belief in the dignity of every person.
Vote at UUA General Assembly 2026
About Terry
Three decades helping organizations meet what's next.
Terry Grim is a professional futurist whose work focuses on helping organizations navigate change and make better strategic decisions by exploring potential future directions. Her career spans 30 years at IBM in technical, management, and strategic roles, followed by teaching foresight at the University of Houston and consulting as a founding member of a futures consulting firm.
Her academic background includes computer science, studies of the future, and organizational psychology. Across all of it, she has worked to build more inclusive organizations where diverse voices are heard and valued.
Growing up internationally shaped her worldview early in life — fostering a deep appreciation for cultural diversity, a core belief in the dignity and value of every person, and a lasting sense of the interconnectedness of all life. She found a natural home for these values within Unitarian Universalism.
Her Vision
Unitarian Universalism calls us to imagine the future boldly, care widely, and act courageously for justice.
The dignity of every person
A lifetime conviction, sharpened by an international upbringing: every person carries inherent worth, and our institutions must reflect it.
Inclusive, listening leadership
Build organizations where diverse voices are heard and valued — the difference between representation and real belonging.
Courage for the work ahead
The interdependent web is under strain — climate, democracy, community. Our faith is at its best when it meets that strain with action.
Growing up internationally fostered in me a deep appreciation for cultural diversity, a core belief in the dignity and value of every person, and a lasting sense of the interconnectedness of all life. I found a natural home for these values within Unitarian Universalism.
Experience & Service
A portfolio built for stewardship.
In her congregation
- President — congregational leadership and governance
- Vice President — supporting the work of the board
- Worship Associate — currently serving on Sunday mornings
- Multiple ministries — active participant across congregational life
In her profession
- 30 years at IBM — technical, management, and strategy roles
- University of Houston — taught foresight in the futures program
- Founding member — futures consulting firm
- Foresight Maturity Model — published methodology used across the field
In her field & community
- Association of Professional Futurists — board member
- APF Code of Ethics — chaired its development
- Social justice efforts — regular participant
- No Kings organizing — helps coordinate local community events
The Race
Board of Trustees, Position 5.
- Body
- UUA Board of Trustees
- Position
- Position 5
- Term length
- 3 years
- Term ends
- General Assembly 2029
- Election
- UUA General Assembly 2026
- Who votes
- Credentialed congregational delegates at GA
The UUA Board sets the direction of the Association — stewarding its values, its resources, and its covenants with congregations across the country. It's the kind of work that calls for the long view. That's the work Terry has done her whole career.
How to Support
If Terry's vision resonates, here's how you can help.
If you're a delegate
Plan to vote at General Assembly 2026 — Terry Grim for Board of Trustees, Position 5.
If you know delegates
Share this site with the credentialed delegates from your congregation. A short personal note carries real weight.
In your congregation
Mention Terry's candidacy in board meetings, newsletters, or adult forum conversations about the upcoming election.
Questions, endorsements, or want to host a conversation with Terry? Reach out at terry@uuterrygrim.com.