Terry Turner

Terry Turner

Expertise

Journalism, Medicare, Financial Wellness

Education

Lyon College

Highlights

  • Recognized Emmy®-awarded former television journalist with an extensive 35-year career
  • Served as an investigative television reporter for CONUS Communications’ Washington bureau
  • Specialized in addressing Medicare and retirement planning matters
  • Possesses a Financial Wellness Facilitator certificate from the Foundation for Financial Wellness and the National Wellness Institute
  • Active member of AFCPE®

Experience

Terry Turner boasts a remarkable career spanning over three decades as an Emmy®-awarded former television journalist. His professional journey has been marked by a focus on investigative reporting, particularly within the realms of Congress and federal agencies. Throughout this period, he provided news coverage for approximately 100 local television news departments across the United States.

Terry’s dedication to his craft is evident through his affiliation with esteemed associations, including the White House Correspondents Association and the American Medical Writers Association. Notably, he holds a Financial Wellness Facilitator certificate from the Foundation for Financial Wellness and the National Wellness Institute, showcasing his commitment to financial health. Additionally, Terry is an active member of AFCPE®.

Terry’s impactful writing has found a place in well-regarded publications such as the Washington Examiner, gaining recognition and citations from national media outlets like The New York Times and MedPage Today. He has further extended his influence on the international stage, contributing insights to platforms such as the BBC’s “Victoria Derbyshire” program, New Zealand’s “News Hub Nation,” and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.

Terry’s professional achievements include winning an Emmy® for a compelling television episode produced for The Pentagon Channel. His excellence in investigative reporting has been acknowledged with nominations for two other Emmy® Awards.

Terry’s contributions to shedding light on Juul’s use of tobacco industry documents earned him a prestigious MarCom Awards Platinum, while his report on the dangers associated with the overprescribing, marketing, and overuse of heartburn medicines secured a Digital Health Awards Silver.

Education

Terry earned his Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts from Lyon College, underlining his dedication to the field of journalism and media arts.

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