Patience Ternus

I am a strategic operations professional and executive partner with a passion for building systems that make organizations more effective, collaborative, and forward-thinking.

At Idaho State University, I support executive leadership while leading high-impact initiatives such as campus master planning, strategic unit review automation, budget optimization, and enterprise project tracking. I specialize in transforming complex administrative processes into streamlined, scalable systems that support long-term institutional success.

With a background spanning higher education, corporate facilities management, and community engagement—including experience at Curtiss-Wright Corporation—I bring strong financial stewardship, contract management, training development, and cross-functional leadership skills to every role.

I’m driven by continuous improvement, trusted partnerships, and creating structures that empower teams to do their best work.