ATTENDANCE MATTERS

Meet Our Founder

Terrie P. Sterling is an experienced executive with expertise in executing strategic initiatives and healthcare systems management. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives at LCMC Health and heads her own management consulting firm.

With over 20 years of experience at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center (OLOLRMC), Terrie served in key positions including Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief Operating Officer. Her leadership led to the development of a freestanding Children's Hospital in 2019 and earned OLOLRMC recognition among the best hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Terrie co-chaired the Resilient Louisiana Commission, appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards. She also serves on the Louisiana Board of Regents. As a community-minded leader, Terrie holds memberships in several organizations including The Links, Incorporated and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Terrie was inducted into the Louisiana Nurses Foundation Hall of Fame and recognized as an Influential Woman in Business by Baton Rouge Business Report.

Terrie holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northeast Louisiana University, a Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University, and a Master of Nursing Science from Loyola University New Orleans. She is a board-certified healthcare management professional and an American College of Healthcare Executives Fellow.

Meet our Board

  • Coletta Barrett RN, MHA, FACHE

  • Candice Dixon

  • Shunn Phillips CPA, CHC

What We Do

  • We create forums and discussions about absenteeism, its causes, and potential solutions across all community sectors.

  • We work with state and local agencies, healthcare facilities, providers, insurers, and other organizations to develop comprehensive support plans for children with prolonged absenteeism due to illness.

  • We encourage everyone in the community to take an active role in supporting children and families by asking, “How can I help?” when they see a child missing school.

  • We prioritize listening to the experiences and challenges of families and children to develop effective, empathetic solutions to improve school attendance.

  • We focus on identifying and understanding the key factors contributing to chronic absenteeism in our community.