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Terry Batch's journey from South Georgia to global trade leader will make you rethink what's possible when you embrace every opportunity that comes your way.

What happens when curiosity about different cultures meets the courage to step through unfamiliar doors? Growing up in the American South during the 70s and 80s, Terry's fascination with her Korean and Mexican neighbors sparked a lifelong passion for cross-cultural connection. That curiosity led her to Beijing at age 20, speaking barely a word of Mandarin—a decision that would shape her remarkable career in international trade and diplomacy.

Terry takes us behind the scenes of her nearly 21-year career at the U.S. Department of Commerce, where she established the China team and led the Global Diversity Export Initiative, bringing underrepresented businesses to the global marketplace. She candidly shares her entrepreneurial setbacks—including a painful return to government work after her first attempt at launching Batch Global Strategies—and how that "failure" ultimately built the resilience needed to thrive during 2020's unprecedented challenges. Now, as President and CEO of Global LA and with her revitalized consulting practice, Terry works tirelessly to position Los Angeles as a premier destination for international business and investment.

Between navigating cultural nuances in Beijing and finding her tribe in Los Angeles (which she admits was the harder transition!), Terry offers invaluable insights on leadership, parenthood, and creating international opportunities for the next generation. Her philosophy that "you don't know what you'll do in adversity until you're in it" serves as powerful motivation for anyone facing uncertainty in their professional journey.

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🔹 Name: Terri Batch
🔹 Title: President & CEO
🔹 Organization: Global LA & Batch Global Strategies
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