The work of Karen Hoffman Tepper, chief executive officer of Terros Health, is a testament to the power of healing, inclusion and unwavering purpose. Under her leadership, the organization has embraced its role as a community cornerstone—where hope meets action, and behavioral health services transform lives. With a guiding belief that progress stems from collaboration, Hoffman Tepper has amplified the organization’s mission to inspire change for life by delivering integrated care that fosters wellness across Arizona’s most vulnerable populations.
Hoffman Tepper assumed her role with clarity and a deep understanding of the human element in healthcare. In May 2022, she transitioned into the chief executive officer role after two decades of serving on the board and in senior leadership. This continuity of experience equipped her to steer the nonprofit through critical growth and evolution, positioning Terros Health to lead in an era of rising mental health needs and shifting care paradigms. Her journey reflects resilience rooted in vision.
As a Titan 100 Honoree, Hoffman Tepper brings an ability to see people as whole beings—connecting mental, physical and emotional care through trauma-informed practices. Her influence has catalyzed statewide behavioral health policy shifts and secured partnerships that extend Terros Health’s services well beyond conventional boundaries. The past three years have marked an ambitious expansion of clinics, staff and strategic initiatives, all aligned with a simple but transformative idea: equitable, integrated healthcare can change communities.
Under Hoffman Tepper’s leadership, the organization has prepared its workforce for the evolving future of healthcare by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion into everyday operations. Team members are supported through mentorship, leadership development and peer-guided growth models that prioritize well-being. These initiatives reflect the broader cultural shift Terros Health champions—one where collaboration, education and innovation empower individuals and teams to thrive.
Hoffman Tepper keeps her enthusiasm grounded in the real-life impact she witnesses daily. Her passion is reignited by patient success stories, emerging leaders within her organization and the ongoing pursuit of better systems to support those most in need. While she jokes about wanting to master chopsticks instantly, the truth is that her curiosity and humility drive her to constantly learn, connect and lead with humanity.
Five years from now, Terros Health will be a national model for integrating behavioral and physical health. That vision includes measurable impact in housing, employment and peer-support systems—areas where healthcare intersects with life outcomes. Hoffman Tepper is cultivating not just a stronger organization, but a healthier society.
Her legacy includes countless speaking engagements, board leadership and policy collaborations, yet her greatest source of pride stems from the dedication of her team and the lives they improve. Under her tenure, the organization has expanded its reach and doubled down on its mission without compromising the heart of its work.
Hoffman Tepper exemplifies what it means to be a Titan in the healthcare sector: committed, compassionate and catalytic. Her story is one of leadership driven by empathy and service, with a future defined by impact.
