She has been instrumental in promoting humane approaches to raising and training service dogs, as evidenced by her blog published on the organization’s website.
BREWSTER, NY, May 07, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Nancy Teague has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Teague has made a significant mark in the nonprofit sector as the chief executive officer and founder of Putnam Service Dogs. They provide free service dogs to people with physical disabilities other than blindness, and to veterans with PTSD. They adopt mixed breed, carefully selected dogs from rescue organizations to train as their service dogs. Her journey began with a profound interest in service dog training and a dedication to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. She has been instrumental in promoting humane approaches to raising and training service dogs, as evidenced by her blog published on the organization’s website. Before founding Putnam Service Dogs in 2016, Ms. Teague had an extensive career that spanned various fields, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to helping others.
Prior to her career in the service dog field, Ms. Teague devoted over 15 years to the real estate industry. In 2011, she retired from her role as a NYC residential realtor with Brown Harris Stevens, following her post as the senior vice president at Corcoran Group LLC from 1996 to 2009.
Throughout her career in real estate, Ms. Teague was known for her skill and dedication to serving her clients. She helped create happiness for them.
Ms. Teague’s career started in hospital administration at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She returned to the University of Michigan as a research associate, where she played a pivotal role in a study that influenced the government’s endorsement of health maintenance organizations. Despite facing the challenges of a hectic travel schedule, and then not being credited for her work, her resilience and love of art led her to open an art gallery. She grew it into a large, successful gallery in 12 years before selling it to move to New York City. She studied jazz piano at a music school in Brooklyn, then worked as a salesman for a major piano rebuilder near Carnegie Hall. Adopting a 12 year old Brooklyn foster child as a single mom, she began selling residential real estate in New York City to increase her earnings.
Ms. Teague earned two degrees from the University of Michigan with distinction, which laid the groundwork for her diverse career. She graduated with distinction from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration degrees.
Ms. Teague has been actively involved in civic associations and creative projects that align with her commitment to service and community engagement. From 2007 to 2011, she was a Dog Handler Volunteer for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in New York City. She volunteered weekly at offsite adoption events.
Her fascination with service dog training, and service dog schools began in 2010. From 2010 to 2013 she fostered a brood dog, raised two puppies, and was an early puppy socializer for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. She immersed herself in learning and contributing to the cause. From 2013 to 2016, she was a Board Member of the NE Regional Center of Canine Companions for Independence. She was also auction chair, and then gala chair for their Hearts & Heros Gala.
In her personal life, Ms. Teague is a devoted mother to one son and harbors ambitious plans for Putnam Service Dogs. She is committed to expanding the organization with a larger center within the next five years. She is preparing the organization to hire a paid CEO to continue the work she has passionately carried out on a volunteer basis. This goal reflects Ms. Teague’s desire to make an even greater impact on the community by strengthening the longevity and impact provided to individuals in need through Putnam Service Dogs.
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