Navigating Change

Terry Moss’s Leadership and Legacy at UWAA

Terry Moss serves as the chief operations officer for Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie and has been a member of the University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) board for the past seven years, the most recent two years as the board president. Executive Director Jack Tennant says, “I am grateful to have worked with and learned from Terry during his presidency.” He continues, “Terry and his family bring a level of passion, leadership and excitement that is just fun to work with. He has supported my team and as we work to evolve our engagement strategy, and we look forward to continuing to learn from him as he transitions into his new role.” Hear from Moss on the next page.

A message from Terry Moss

My time as board president of the UWAA has truly been a journey of connection and growth of pride for my alma mater. Since beginning this journey at UW in 1990, my connections have only grown. Not only did I meet my wife Cory here, but my entire family has deep roots with the university, and our story has many chapters — one such chapter being my work with the UWAA, which has been an incredible privilege that’s difficult to express in words, but I will try!

During my time serving in a leadership role on the board, I have had the opportunity to work closely with the UWAA team, dedicated board members, university leadership, alumni volunteers and others to foster a supportive and vibrant alumni community. Building on 129 years of tradition, the board and alumni association team took on several strategic initiatives that I believe have significantly strengthened our ability to meaningfully engage all alumni, no matter where their journey has taken them. We have expanded alumni networks, provided a diverse offering of events, and reinvigorated our digital engagement and communication efforts. What better way to see the outcome of successful strategies than to experience one of our proudest achievements firsthand — seeing a significant increase in 2023 Homecoming participation, which undoubtedly reinvigorated one of UW’s most beloved traditions.

Behind the scenes, we focused on improving and cultivating relationships with key partners including the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of the President, the Board of Trustees, the UW Foundation and the University Store. This effort has made a positive impact, ensuring that the UWAA’s priorities align with the goals of our partners and that they contribute to a cohesive strategy for advancement and alumni engagement. That is why the future is bright, and I couldn’t be more excited for the UWAA. I am looking forward to continuing to support the team and to welcoming incoming board president Jane France, just as current past president Kermit Sweeny welcomed me. With an established foundation for future initiatives, we are able to ensure that the UWAA will continue to enhance the legacy of UW.

Reflecting on my time leading the UWAA, I feel an overwhelming sense of honor and immense gratitude. I have learned a lot, I have worked with wonderful people, and I have been filled with a profound pride for the university and the state that has given so much to me and my family. I have enjoyed representing an organization whose mission I am passionate about, and I am excited to continue my involvement with the UWAA as the past president for the next two years. I encourage you to continue to share your UW story and to remember that your story does not end — it evolves. Blessings in the journey and, of course, Go Pokes!