Terri Uttermohlen
Bio:
Terri Uttermohlen has extensive experience using, teaching, and administering the Social Security Disability work incentive programs. Currently, she is a Technical Assistance Liaison with Virginia Commonwealth Universitys Benefits Assistance Resource Center. In this position, Terri provides training and technical assistance as part of a nationwide Benefits Planning and Outreach program. Prior to her move to VCU, Terri designed and coordinated statewide training, technical assistance, and curriculum development for Wisconsins State Partnership Initiative project. Terri holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Wisconsin, Madison, and has completed extensive post-masters work in Social Welfare issues. A dynamic presenter and writer, Terri has provided training and conference presentations in many venues. From 1982 to 1991, Terri was an employee of the Social Security Administration, both as a Service Representative and a Claims Representative in Philadelphia, rural Pennsylvania, and in the Chicago metropolitan area. As a person with a disability, Terris knowledge of the work incentives is both personal and professional. In the past, she has used the work incentives to assist her in achieving educational or work goals, eventually eliminating the need for benefits. She has assisted many Benefit Specialists in helping their consumers do the same.
