Front Row Courses & Coaching
Ethical Leadership, Training & Responsible Innovation
Front Row Courses & Coaching exists to support leaders and organizations navigating complexity with clarity, integrity, and purpose. Founded by Teressa Ramsey, LMSW, Front Row provides training, consultation, and professional development for nonprofit organizations, public sector agencies, congregations, and small businesses seeking thoughtful leadership, ethical practice, and sustainable growth in an evolving landscape. Our work centers on people first—recognizing that effective leadership, innovation, and change require not only new tools, but sound judgment, supervision, and values-aligned decision-making.
Our Approach
Across all engagements, Front Row Courses & Coaching emphasizes:
Ethical leadership and accountability
Supervision and professional oversight
Human-centered practice and organizational culture
Responsible integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence
As organizations face increasing pressure to adopt new systems and tools, Front Row helps leaders slow down where necessary, ask better questions, and establish guardrails that protect trust, dignity, and mission.
Focused Platforms
Front Row Courses & Coaching supports two dedicated platforms that reflect distinct but connected areas of work:
A Nonprofit Life
A Nonprofit Life focuses on ethical leadership, supervision, and AI ethics & readiness training for nonprofit, public sector, and mission-driven organizations. Through this platform, Teressa serves as an AI Ethics & Readiness Advisor, helping leaders understand where AI is already influencing practice, identify ethical and governance considerations, and prepare organizations to adopt innovation responsibly.
A Faith Life offers faith-centered encouragement, reflection, and resources designed to support individuals, families, congregations, and communities in everyday life. This platform supports the faith-based community, grounded in the belief that meaningful leadership and service are rooted in faith, values, and lived experience.
Additional Training
In addition to these platforms, Front Row Courses & Coaching provides:
Leadership and professional development courses
AI consultation and readiness guidance for small businesses and organizations
Customized workshops and training aligned with organizational goals and culture
Whether working with nonprofit leaders, government teams, congregational leadership, or for-profit small businesses, Front Row’s approach remains consistent: practical guidance grounded in ethics, clarity, and respect for people.
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About the Founder
Teressa Ramsey, LMSW, brings more than two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, social work, and organizational development. With a background grounded in ethics, supervision, and community impact, she is known for helping leaders navigate change thoughtfully—without sacrificing professional judgment or human connection.
Her work bridges leadership practice, ethical reflection, and responsible innovation, equipping organizations to respond confidently to today’s challenges while remaining aligned with their core values.
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Success Stories
I felt stuck, overwhelmed and without direction. The guidance and support I received were truly life-changing. This helped me set clear goals and reframe my mindset.
Cara
My experience working with Teressa has been nothing short of extraordinary. A strategic planning session allowed our board to clarify our vision and on going guidance kept us on target.
Ron