Hero of the Month: Terrica Lynn Smith!

From overcoming immense challenges as a former foster youth to reshaping entire communities, Terrica embodies strength and determination. Despite the hardships she faced in foster care, Terrica turned her pain into power, building a multi-million-dollar real estate empire that revitalizes neighborhoods and creates opportunities for others.

Terrica is a trailblazer as Louisiana’s youngest female developer of a mixed-use community, with a portfolio surpassing $60M. She has also spearheaded over $50M in projects and received recognition at the White House.

Her journey shows that being a foster youth does not define your future—it’s what you build from your experiences that truly matters. Thank you, Terrica, for inspiring foster youth everywhere to dream big and persevere. 💛