CEO
SPARC Services and Programs
Charlotte, North Carolina
Teri Herrmann serves as Chief Executive Officer of SPARC Services and Programs with its corporate office located in Charlotte, NC. In this role, Teri is responsible for the company’s program and business development strategy, policy and political strategy, and oversight of the agency’s clinical, quality, and financial performance. SPARC is currently providing a unique and customer driven continuum for children, families and adults with the mission of keeping individuals out of institutionalized care. SPARC continues to be innovative with service delivery/programming and prides itself with strong partnerships with stakeholders, which has resulted in the development of new and innovative services to meet the needs in the community. SPARC is currently providing this continuum of care in 26 counties across North Carolina. SPARC is currently engaged in Value Based contracting with multiple payers. In her role, Teri participated in the development of the Value Based contracts.
Teri sits on multiple committees and collaboratives with the goal of continuing to advance the Behavioral Health system to be inclusive of trauma informed care, Evidence Based Practices, and whole person/integrated care. Teri has been working in the Behavioral Health field since the late 90’s and has worked with children, families, adults in residential and community-based settings. This worked has spanned individuals with mental health needs, I/DD needs, and those that are dually diagnosed. She is passionate about services and supports that allow individuals to remain in the community.
Teri holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY, and a Masters in Forensic Psychology from Sage Graduate School in Albany, New York.
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