Terri Alessi-Miceli

Terri Alessi-Miceli is a leading force for business on Long Island who has helped countless businesses grow and flourish through her work at the HIA-LI, a renowned voice for area businesses, and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development.

For over 45 years, HIA-LI has provided a forum for business leaders to take on critical issues facing Long Island, such as transportation, workforce development, and affordable living. The organization is headquartered in, and advocates for, the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge. One of the largest in the Northeast, it is a major economic hub with over 55,000 employees and 1,300 companies producing over $13 billion in economic output.

Ms. Alessi-Miceli is a current board member of Discover LI, the region’s official tourism organization, and is also a former board member of the Long Island Regional Planning Council and the Suffolk County Girl Scout Council. She has been featured in such publications as Newsday, Networking Magazine, Smithtown News, and Long Island Business News, and appeared on News 12’s “Jobline” as an expert in organizational change and motivation.

She has also been honored with the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award for HIA-LI’s work with Long Island Cares as the second largest contributor to their annual food drive, as well as her personal work with the Dress for Success program, training women in interviewing skills and boosting their self-confidence.

She was twice honored as one of Long Island Business News’ (LIBN) Top 50 Women Professionals on Long Island, earning her a spot in the Hall of Fame. Ms. Alessi-Miceli has also been a recipient of LIBN’s Top CEO Award, as well as its 2022 “Power List.” Long Island Press named her one of Long Island’s “Top Power Women” as well as to its “Long Island Power List.” City & State Magazine honored her with an “Above & Beyond Innovators Award.”

Ms. Alessi-Miceli’s community involvement has included a commitment as a religion schoolteacher and working with the Big Brother/Big Sisters organization. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Adelphi University.

Ms. Alessi-Miceli resides in Smithtown with her husband, Joe, and son, Nicholas.