My name is Teri Lightning (they/she)

I am an Indiana native, as I was born, raised, and lived my whole life in the state. After graduating high school, I went to Ball State University to earn my bachelors degree and masters degree in journalism.

Because of some troubling events I have endured and have heard others go through, I wish for the world to be full of empathy, compassion, and kindness, no matter how different people may be. So that’s why anything I work on, people will be reminded of brighter days or think of them to come.