Terry S. Tucker

Terry M. Swanson-Tucker is a dedicated and consummate professional specializing in fundraising, event planning, and executive concierge. With over fifteen years in government, political, and corporate management, Terry has combined her education, business acumen, creative talent, and experience to create Swantuck, LLC. Swantuck is a boutique service that creates and hosts events perfectly designed to meet the specific needs of the individual and the occasion.  

Terry first discovered her passion and talent for fundraising and event planning while working for the Essex County Democratic Committee of NJ in the role of executive director. This propelled Terry to further get involved in community activities as both a volunteer and in appointed positions. These activities include organizations such as: Women Advocate for Good Government (WAGG), legislative direct liaison to Senator Nia Gill and Assemblywoman Sheila Oliver, PTSA president of the Essex County Vocational and Technical School, member of the East Orange Recreation Advisory Board, and the Essex County Regional School Board (appointed).

While working full-time, and a mother of four, she effectively managed to serve as an East Orange Democratic Committee woman, serve on the East Orange Recreation Advisory Board, be a founding board member of the East Orange Junior Jaguars Pop Warner Organization and the former president of the Kuzuri Kijiji Tenants Association. Terry was later elected to serve as a New Jersey Democratic State Committeewoman and has been recently appointed to the East Orange Board of Education. Terry recently obtained a degree in sociology and currently serves as executive committee member for the Essex Regional Board of Education.

This active and involved mother of four is now also a grandmother of five. Time has only increased Terry’s energy, vision, and fortitude to make the state and the community a better place.  

“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be” - Maya Angelou