On this episode of InfluenceHER, host Megan Baker sits down with Terri Balliet—child welfare leader, nonprofit innovator and candidate for St. Petersburg City Council. From her early work as a case manager to launching the internationally recognized CALL program, Terri has dedicated her career to protecting children, strengthening families and building safer communities.

Now, as head of the Children’s Network of Hillsborough, she continues to drive bold reforms in adoption, prevention and human trafficking prevention. Terri shares what fuels her passion, the challenges she’s faced and her vision for creating lasting change through both service and public leadership.