Terry Classen

Director of Research

Terry joined Beacon Research in 2017, initially as an intern. As the company's director of research, Terry develops and coordinates research projects from start to finish, working closely with principals. An experienced focus group moderator, Terry specializes in qualitative research. Before joining Beacon Research, Terry studied political, legal, and economic philosophy at the University of Bern in Switzerland, where he also served as a tutor and teaching assistant for undergraduate courses in political philosophy and philosophy of law. Terry volunteered on Senator Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign for president. He graduated magna cum laude from Keene State College with a B.A. in communications and philosophy.