Teresa Nygaard
Teresa Nygaard, LBSW, is a dedicated professional with over three decades of experience working with children, families, and communities. As the owner of DragonFly406 Training & Consulting, she serves as a Montana ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Master Trainer and a National Trainer for Nurturing Parenting Programs and Darkness to Light / Stewards of Children. With nearly three decades of experience in fundraising and grant writing, she has successfully secured funding for essential services, equipment, training, and more for nonprofit organizations in Montana and beyond. Her role as a Federal grant reviewer has been pivotal in refining skills, enhancing attention to detail, and ensuring grant applications effectively address funders’ priorities. In addition to fundraising expertise, she brings extensive experience in program administration, board development, and training facilitation. Teresa specializes in offering tailored capacity-building opportunities, including trauma-informed care, leadership development, and customized training programs designed to meet the specific needs of organizations and communities.
SCHEDULES OF EVENTS
Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers & Building What’s Next
A dynamic conversation with women who have stepped into leadership roles and reshaped what success can look like. Panelists will discuss navigating bias, leading with confidence, managing teams, balancing personal and professional expectations, and finding your voice in male-dominated spaces. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies for advancing their leadership journey—no matter where they’re starting.