Teri-Lynn was born and raised in Fort McMurray where she now lives with her husband Nick, daughter Briar, son Hendrix and dog Waffles. Her background is in Education. Teri-Lynn’s father, Lloyd Goudie, is Inuit from Nunatsiavut Nation in Northwest River, Labrador and her Mother, Jeanne Goudie, is Irish settler from St. Joseph’s, Newfoundland. She grew up in Fort McMurray and is currently on a reclamation journey of her culture.

Teri-Lynn’s role for the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre began in 2022 as the Student Support Coordinator in which she helps meet the traditional learning of students in our community and her role has since grown into Project Coordinator with NAFC.