Terri Kinder, a mother of three, resides in Temple, Oklahoma, with her husband and youngest daughter. Her eldest son continues to navigate challenges stemming from CMV & IgG Immune Deficiency into his adulthood. Reflecting on her early years as a parent, Terri acknowledges a lack of awareness regarding available resources. However, seeing her son’s ongoing journey has emphasized to her how important it is to learn, speak up for yourself, and have a strong support system. Empathizing with families going through similar experiences, Terri has been the Western Regional Coordinator for the Oklahoma Family Network (OFN) since 2015. In this role, she assists families raising children with disabilities, medical conditions, and mental health diagnoses by providing support, training, and advocacy.

In 2011, Terri co-founded Rockin T Cure for Kids, a local nonprofit in southwest Oklahoma, offering resources and emotional support to families dealing with chronic medical conditions or childhood cancer. Her dedication to her community earned her the Temple Citizen of the Year Award in 2016, recognizing her compassion and service.