Terri Wright
Former General Manager and current host of Coastal Connection and Inside Florida TechTerri Wright held the position of General Manager at WFIT from 1998-2023.
As the manager of Brevard County’s only locally owned and operated public radio station, she was responsible for directing all aspects of the station including: sales and underwriting, membership and development, operations, new media and broadcast engineering.
Terri’s responsibilities included managing WFIT’s $600,000+ annual budget raised through Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s grant, Florida Public Broadcasting/DOE’s grant and other corporate and foundation grants, as well as underwriting, membership donations, special events, and planned giving donations.
Terri also played a key role in community outreach through interviews, public service announcements, partnerships with businesses and non-profits and station participation at special events.
She’s an authorized agent for National Public Radio and station representative for the Federal Communications Commission, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. She’s also a member and representative of Florida Public Broadcasting.
In 2010 Terri secured funding through a Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) grant for design and construction of a new 5,000 square foot facility. In October of 2012, the community enjoyed a Grand Opening Celebration of the new WFIT 89.5 FM Broadcast Center.
Terri began her career at WFIT as a volunteer in 1992. She was hired as Director of Membership in 1993, designing and implementing a membership database and increasing membership income by 57%.
As General Manager she was integral in an FCC approved power increase in 1999. Through her direction and funding acquisition, WFIT was the first radio station in the county to secure, and install a digital transmitter in 2006. WFIT received a Case Award of Excellence in 2009. As a recipient of an FCC construction permit and a CPB grant, WFIT will be installing a new antennae and transmitter in the coming months.
Before moving to Florida Terri managed and owned several businesses and taught SCUBA. Other interests include gardening, fitness, kayaking, and reading. She received her B.S. in Business with an emphasis in Marketing and Accounting in 1987 at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. She lives in Malabar with her husband and countless pets. Her 2 beautiful daughters live in the Orlando area.
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Dr. Clarissa West White, University Archivist and Associate Professor at Bethune Cookman University, Roland Hatcher-Gallop, Communications Instructor at FL Tech and JD Gallop, Adjunct Communication Instructor and Journalist describe the upcoming event at Evens Library.
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Melbourne Civic Theater Prepares for the upcoming 24/25 Season. Peg Girard, Managing/Artistic Director of MCT and actor Terrence Girard discuss the upcoming season and the opportunities and challenges they face in choosing their productions.
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Brevard Indian River Coalition-Seagrass. Lew Kontnik, of the BIRLC talks about the importance and crucial role seagrass plays in our lagoon.
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Melbourne Civic Theater Offers Play Reads for a unique and intimate theater experience. Terrence Girard, Moderator of the Reads and Peg Girard, Managing/Artistic Director of MCT describe the perspective provided by the Play Reads.
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FL Tech Hosts American Cancer Society's Relay for Life February 17th, 2024. Abby Zabrodsky, Committee Advisor and Sara Bergamini, Committee Chair with FL Tech's Relay for Life event invite the community to participate in this event.
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Brevard Schools Foundation hosts the annual ABC (Applauding Brevard’s Champions) Awards Ceremony and Dinner, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Joan Perry, Development and Marketing Coordinator with BSF speaks about the event.
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Melbourne Civic Theater presents "The Minutes" Through February 25th 2024. Peg Girard, Managing/Artistic Director of the MCT and Terrence Girard, cast member of "The Minutes" describe this must see comedy.
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Point in Time Count Reveals Number of Homeless in our Community. Amber Carroll, Executive Director of the Brevard Homeless Coalition describes the count, its importance and volunteer opportunities.
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Florida Wildlife Hospital Treats Nearly 6,000 Patients in 2023. Tracy Frampton, Executive Director of the FL Wildlife Hospital talks about upcoming events.
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Verdi Eco School wins $200,000 in Yass competition. Ayana Verdi, Founder and Director shares info about the school and upcoming events.
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Historic Green Gables Hosts a Gala February 9th, 2024Edwina Szelag, President of the Board of Directors at Green Gables talks about the gala and funds needed to refurbish the historic home.
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Lew Kontnik Vice Chair of the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition outlines ways you can help the Lagoon.