What can I solve for you?

I help translate complexity into clarity. Whether it's guiding crisis response, strengthening brand visibility, or crafting strategic messaging for sensitive issues, I help ensure that our message is not only heard—but trusted. A skilled writer and strategist with 30+ years of experience in educational and public agency communications, I understand the challenges our clients face and deliver solutions that align with their mission, values and community expectations.

What's it like to work with me?

Collaborative, calm under pressure and relentlessly focused on the "why" behind every message, I bring a thoughtful and tactical approach to every project, every challenge. Colleagues and clients often tell me I make their jobs easier by anticipating needs, offering honest counsel and turning ideas into actionable plans and strategies. I believe the best work happens through trust, respect and a good sense of humor.

Overview

Terry Koehne provides forward-thinking, creative and collaborative communications solutions, helping school districts, boards and county offices of education to achieve their goals, in a way that also respects—and resonates with—staff, students and parents. 

Former Chief Communications Officer for the Contra Costa County Office of Education, Terry was the spokesperson for the County Office of Education, and prior to that, spent 20 years as the Communications and Community Relations Director for the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. These experiences have created a deep familiarity with the TK-12 world, and especially the importance of working with the Board of Education.

From tragedies like school violence, to effective negotiations communication, to employee misconduct, Terry has seen it all and has helped his clients create effective content and messaging in preparation or response. His calm demeanor is particularly appreciated in high profile situations and helps to ease the burdens of already stressed public sector clients, now facing additional new fiscal challenges, volatility and the various other unknowns.

In addition to the firm’s clients he assists as a member of the NLCS team, Terry also handles communications matters for day-to-day firm operations and assists F3 attorneys with their communications needs.

Involvement

Community Involvement:

  • Chair of the Board, San Ramon Chamber of Commerce
  • San Ramon Parks Commissioner
  • Past President, Danville San Ramon Rotary Club

After School

I am a former radio sports broadcaster (KSFO, San Francisco), did afternoon sports for the number four market in the country, and even had my own sports talk show for a while. While I play a bit less these days than I used to, I will always be a sports junkie. I am married with two children and live in San Ramon.