Office of Tribal Government Relations

Pacific District Tribal Government Relations Specialist, VA Office of Tribal Government Relations

Terry R. Bentley

Terry R. Bentley, an enrolled member of the Karuk Tribe of California and is the Tribal Government Relations Specialist for the Pacific District covering Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California and Alaska. A former Health Systems Specialist for VHA Roseburg, Oregon. She has worked for the Office of Tribal Government Relations since August 2011. Her 32-year VA career includes working at the VHA facilities in Portland and Roseburg, Oregon. Terry is married and has five children. She has widespread experience in working with Tribal Governments and Tribal Communities. Terry has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and Communications from Eastern Oregon University. She is the daughter of a Veteran and granddaughter of a WWII Veteran.

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