[3] Her father was an attorney and politician described as a "pioneering CHamoru lawyer who began practicing law locally in 1960", and went on to become a four-term senator and vice speaker in the Guam Legislature.

In an interview with Truthout after her election victory, Terlaje identified self-determination as a top issue, and indicated support for holding a plebiscite on Guam's political status,[10] In 2020, during the 35th legislative session, Terlaje introduced Bill 335-35, which would have mandated rapid and transparent implementation of COVID-19 relief programs, which was vetoed by Governor Leon Guerrero.

[13] In 2023, it was reported that Terlaje is a potential candidate for Governor of Guam in the 2026 election to succeed term-limited incumbent Lou Leon Guerrero.

According to the Pacific Daily News, media reports have speculated that Terlaje may launch a campaign with Guam senator Chris Barnett as her lieutenant gubernatorial running mate.

One of her brothers, John Terlaje, was nominated to be the eighth judge of the Superior Court of Guam by Governor Leon Guerrero in October 2022.