President & CEO, HIA-LI
Terri Alessi-Miceli leads the activities and initiatives for HIA-LI, one of the recognized voices for Long Island business and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development. Its member companies represent tens of thousands of business professionals. For over 45 years, the organization has provided a forum for business leaders to problem-solve, collaborate, and obtain advice on critical issues facing their businesses.
The organization is headquartered in, and advocates for, the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge (LI-IPH), one of the largest industrial parks in the Northeast, with over 55,000 employees and 1,300 companies generating more than 13 billion dollars in economic output. A sustainability study conducted by the Suffolk Industrial Development Agency and the Regional Plan Association found that the LI-IPH represents 58 percent of tradeable sectors on Long Island, driving investment into the local economy and establishing it as a major economic hub. Under Alessi-Miceli’s leadership, HIA-LI plays a vital role in addressing Long Island issues such as transportation, workforce development, and affordable living in the Innovation Park.
HIA-LI initiatives promote strategic partnerships, information sharing, and business advocacy. It has active committees that provide business programs and services to help its members thrive. HIA-LI also hosts the Annual Business Trade Show and Conference, which consistently draws record participation and serves as a major showcase for commerce and innovation on Long Island.
Alessi-Miceli previously served as Managing Director of Dale Carnegie Training for more than 18 years, where she oversaw profitability and productivity for the instructional and sales teams on Long Island, New York, at this premier corporate education organization.
Alessi-Miceli is a current board member of Discover Long Island, the region’s official destination marketing and leadership organization, and is a former board member of the Long Island Regional Planning Council, the New York League of Conservation Voters, and the Suffolk County Girl Scout Council. She has been featured in publications including Newsday, Networking Magazine, Smithtown News, and Long Island Business News, and has appeared on News 12’s “Jobline” as an expert in organizational change and motivation.
In 2006, she was honored with the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award for HIA-LI’s work with Long Island Cares as its second-largest contributor to the annual food drive, as well as for her personal involvement with the Dress for Success program, where she trained women in interviewing skills and helped boost their self-confidence.
She has twice been recognized as one of Long Island Business News’ (LIBN) Top 50 Women Professionals, earning a place in the Long Island Hall of Fame. Alessi-Miceli has also received LIBN’s “Top CEO Award,” appeared on its 2022 “Power List,” and was named one of its 2024 “Most Dynamic Women Leaders.” Schneps Media – publishers of the Long Island Press – named her one of Long Island’s “Top Power Women” and to its “Long Island Power List.” City & State Magazine honored her with an “Above & Beyond Innovators Award,” and in 2024 she received the “New York State Woman of Distinction Award” from State Senator Mario Mattera.
Since 2020, Alessi-Miceli has hosted “Business Steps Up,” an HIA-LI-produced video podcast livestreamed on Facebook and LinkedIn. The program spotlights Long Island businesses and nonprofits that are innovating to strengthen the region’s economy and enhance quality of life. She also serves as co-host of the “C-Suite Tea Podcast,” produced by Discover Long Island.
Alessi-Miceli’s community involvement has included teaching in religious education programs and volunteering with the Big Brother/Big Sister organization. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Adelphi University.