Terry Bates
Director of Marketing & Communications
Terry Bates serves as Director of Marketing and Communications for the International Institute of St. Louis, where he leads the organization’s marketing, media relations, digital strategy and public communications. He also helps organize and promote the Festival of Nations, the region’s largest multicultural celebration, and works to elevate the stories of the immigrants, refugees and communities the Institute serves.
With more than 20 years of experience in marketing and communications, Terry has worked across the nonprofit and agency sectors, specializing in public relations, content strategy, social media, digital advertising and community engagement. He is passionate about using communications to strengthen organizations, connect communities and ensure meaningful stories reach the audiences who need to hear them.
