Teri McDowell Ott

The Rev. Dr. Teri McDowell Ott has been an ordained Presbyterian (PCUSA) minister for over twenty-two years. After receiving her Master of Divinity degree from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary she served the church in a variety of pastoral positions. In 2008 she completed her Doctor of Ministry degree from McCormick Theological Seminary. She served Monmouth College as Chaplain from 2011 to 2021 and recently accepted a new call as Editor of The Presbyterian Outlook. Inspired by her work with college students and her experience volunteer teaching in a men’s prison, Teri’s book from Fortress Press discusses, “Necessary Risks: Challenges Privileged People Need to Face.”