Terrence Bogans

Terrence Bogans joined the Foundation in 2026 after serving as the Special Interest Programme Officer at the Oak Foundation, where he made Trustee-led grants supporting nonprofits in a wide range of fields, including education, housing, children’s rights, and community engagement. He began his career as a public defender in Brooklyn, NY, and, prior to Oak, worked as the Program Officer for the Art for Justice Fund, supporting the work of artists and advocates seeking to end mass incarceration.

Terrence grew up in Thomasville, NC, and currently lives in Chapel Hill. He holds a B.A. in psychology and sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a J.D. from UNC School of Law.

In his free time, Terrence enjoys pretending to be a cinephile, ordering multiple desserts at dinner, and hanging out with his French bulldog puppy (10 years old).