Dr. Chrissy Chard (she/they) is a leader grounded in the values of courage, connection, and love. She wears many hats, including being a parent coach, leadership consultant, Editor’s Pick TEDx Speaker, researcher, and mom. She is the founder of Courageous Parents, a Colorado-based parent coaching practice. Chrissy is also the director of an Advanced Leadership Training Program supporting public health and environmental health leaders across the region to develop heart-centered leadership skills. Chrissy is also the co-founder of Smart Fit Girls, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of adolescents. Among her many leadership roles, none is more important than being “mom”. She views parenting as a frontline for doing social justice and leadership work and continues to be humbled by the lessons her children teach her. Apart from spending quality time with their three kiddos and partner, some of Chrissy’s other favorite nervous-system-regulating activities include lifting heavy weights, deep conversations with friends, going for a walk alone, going to therapy, using fidget toys (#ADHDparent), and dancing solo in her living room. In all her work, Chrissy is a commitment to embodying and radiating love and non-judgement.
