Terri Hines, executive vice president, communications for FOX Sports, will serve as keynote speaker at the 2025 UCLA Extension Certificate Graduation Ceremony on June 16.

Hines is an award-winning marketing and communications executive with more than 25 years of experience leading global brands across sports, media, fashion, entertainment, retail and consumer products industries. She also has strong UCLA ties as a member of the corporate advisory board for the UCLA Center for Media, Entertainment and Sports and is on the board of advisors for the UCLA Rape Treatment Center and Stuart House.

“We are honored and excited to have Terri Hines as keynote speaker for this year’s UCLA Extension graduation ceremony,” said Eric Bullard, dean of UCLA Extension. “Terri really embodies the notion of a difference maker, and I’m certain her story and her drive to make a difference will serve as terrific inspiration to our students as they embark on new careers and opportunities.”

A dynamic sports leader, Hines serves as chief spokesperson for FOX Sports, a position she has held since 2016, and is responsible for leading the development of all communications, brand and social responsibility strategies for the leader in live sports entertainment. She previously spent a decade at NIKE, Inc., where she held key leadership positions within the Jordan Brand, inspired by the legacy of NBA legend Michael Jordan, spearheading communications and entertainment strategy that influenced culture. Her brand imprint continued at Converse, leading campaigns that contributed to its billion-dollar growth. She has also held roles in marketing, communications and sales for global brands Nissan North America, Kodak and Volkswagen of America.

“UCLA is a dynamic, global institution that I have long admired. With my strong ties to UCLA, it was a natural fit for me to take part in this monumental milestone for UCLA Extension graduates as they celebrate these important next steps in their professional journey,” Hines said. “Continuing education is empowering and transformational, and I am extremely honored to play a small part in a very special day.”

A native of Washington, D.C. and resident of Los Angeles, Hines is deeply committed to philanthropy and mentoring. Along with her board positions at UCLA, she also serves on the National Board of Trustees for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America-Pacific Region and is a member of the Paley Media Council for The Paley Center for Media.

More than 1000 UCLA Extension students have signed up to participate in the 2025 certificate graduation ceremony, which is scheduled to take place at Pauley Pavilion, on the UCLA campus, June 16 at 2 p.m. The ceremony is a ticketed event and will be broadcast live through UCLA Extension’s YouTube Channel. For more information, visit the Certificate Graduation Ceremony Webpage