City of Allen
Teresa Forsyth Warren has had a diverse range of work experience. Teresa began their career in 1994 as a Communication Specialist at Centers for Children and Families, where they worked until 1995. Teresa then moved on to work as a Development Officer at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin from 1995 to 2001. Following that, they worked at the City of Allen, starting as a Marketing Coordinator for Allen Parks & Recreation from 2001 to 2004, and then transitioning to become the Public and Media Relations Director in 2004.
Teresa Forsyth Warren earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications with an English minor from Eastern New Mexico University. Teresa later pursued a Digital Marketing Certificate with a concentration in Digital Branding and Communications from Southern Methodist University in 2017. In 2018, they enrolled at the FEMA Emergency Management Institute, specializing in Public Information and Crisis Communication.
City of Allen
From our humble roots as a railroad water station, the City of Allen, Texas has always been about connections and service. We’re not a small town anymore with nearly 100,000 residents in our dynamic and diverse community, but we aren’t overgrown either. It takes an organization that’s grounded, innovative and focused to stay true to our past, prepare for our future and continue to build a city that is trusted by families, businesses and visitors alike. And it shows – MONEY's "Best Places to Live 2017" has Allen tops in Texas and #2 in the nation. Family Circle, D Magazine, WalletHub, SafeWise, and Forbes have all given Allen praise and high rankings for livability, safety and economics. Allen is 25 miles north of Dallas, Texas and is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. This combines the policy leadership of elected officials with the managerial expertise of an appointed city manager. With a staff of nearly 800 individuals dedicated to our constituents, the City of Allen provides superior service in all levels of municipal operations. Our employees describe our organization as “forward-thinking,” “friendly,” and “appreciative.” We offer competitive salaries and benefit options as well as opportunities for growth, leadership and advancement. In 2016, Allen won several prestigious awards: the National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA); the Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association; and the Governor’s Community Achievement Award from Keep Texas Beautiful. In fact, it's difficult to find a department in the City of Allen who hasn’t been recognized for excellence! Visit CityofAllen.org/Jobs to see how you can become part of our talented team committed to serving the people and business of Allen.