Tascha Just

Tascha Just

Keynote Speaker: Trauma-Responsive & Neurodiversity-Affirming School Psychologist; CEO of SEL Academy; President-Elect of Minnesota School Psychologists Association

Tascha Just Biography

Tascha Just, Ed.S., NCSP, is a Minnesota-based school psychologist and the founder, director and CEO of SEL Academy, where she helps schools and communities build trauma-responsive, neurodiversity-affirming systems. Just is known for translating brain science into clear, usable tools, such as her DOES-C framework, which stands for dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins, serotonin and cortisol, and supports regulation, resilience and shame-free growth for both youth and the adults who serve them.

Just holds an Educational Specialist degree and a master's degree in school psychology from Minnesota State University Moorhead, plus a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Metropolitan State University. With more than 20 years in K-12, Just has led and supported crisis response, special education decision-making and restorative behavior systems. She is president-elect of the Minnesota School Psychologists Association and an appointee to Minnesota's Children's Justice Act Task Force. Her talks blend story, cultural humility and immediately usable protocols, helping teams shift from compliance-based reactions to connection-based, data-informed care that protects staff wellness and improves student outcomes.

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Tascha Just Speaking Topics

Trauma-Responsive Leadership Without Burnout: Practical Systems for Schools & Human Services

A high-utility keynote for leaders who are carrying heavy stories, big behaviors, and nonstop transitions. Tascha Just shares how trauma shows up in adults and youth—and how to build systems that protect staff capacity while improving care. Participants learn simple, repeatable protocols for de-escalation, recovery after hard moments, and “next-step leadership” that reduces reactivity and increases consistency across teams. Ideal for administrators, student support teams, school nurses/aides, and county or nonprofit providers.

The Prism Effect: DOES-C Brain Chemistry for Regulation, Resilience, and Real Life

Dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins, serotonin—and cortisol—drive motivation, bonding, pain relief, mood stability, and survival responses. Tascha Just translates this neuroscience into an easy framework teams can use immediately with students, families, or clients. Attendees leave with practical “micro-interventions” (2–10 minutes) that help people shift states safely, improve focus, and recover faster after stress—without shaming, over-talking, or forcing disclosure.

Shame-Free Learning: Helping Struggling Readers Without Humiliation (Especially Older Students)

Older students often avoid reading support not because they “don’t care,” but because embarrassment is louder than instruction. This session shows how shame blocks learning, how identity threat impacts engagement, and how to redesign reading practice so students can build skills while maintaining dignity. Tascha Just offers strategies for culturally responsive literacy support, discreet scaffolding, and language-rich materials that invite participation—without “baby books,” compliance battles, or public exposure.

Neurodiversity-Affirming Support: From Compliance to Connection in Behavior & Services

Many systems still treat neurodivergent traits as problems to extinguish. Tascha Just reframes behavior as communication and adaptation—then equips teams to respond with clarity, boundaries, and empathy. Learn how to reduce power struggles, write needs and goals that aren’t “be compliant,” and create supports that honor sensory needs, autonomy, and cultural context. This talk is especially useful for special education teams, mental health providers, and leaders updating policy or practice.

Crisis to Capacity: What to Do After the Hard Moment (So You Don’t Carry It Home)

Most trainings focus on the crisis; few teach the recovery. This session provides a “post-incident” playbook: nervous-system reset, rapid reflection, and team repair—so the next student/client doesn’t get the leftover stress from the last one. Tascha Just blends story, humor, and practical tools to prevent cumulative trauma in helping professionals while strengthening trust, consistency, and morale.

How do I book Tascha Just to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tascha Just for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tascha Just, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tascha Just or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Tascha Just for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Tascha Just, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tascha Just are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tascha Just, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Tascha Just speak about?

Tascha Just is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Educational Motivational, Resilience, Neurodiversity, Belonging, Stress Management, Mental Health, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Crisis Management, Psychology, Social Sciences, Literacy and Education.

Where does Tascha Just travel from?

Tascha Just generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Tascha Just?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tascha Just for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tascha Just for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tascha Just or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Tascha Just is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Executive Leadership, Educational Motivational and Resilience. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tascha Just for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Tascha Just generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Portia Jackson Preston, Jenn Lim and Linnda Durre, Ph.D.. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tascha Just for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 25/01/2026.

Tascha Just Speaking Topics

  • Trauma-Responsive Leadership Without Burnout: Practical Systems for Schools & Human Services

    A high-utility keynote for leaders who are carrying heavy stories, big behaviors, and nonstop transitions. Tascha Just shares how trauma shows up in adults and youth—and how to build systems that protect staff capacity while improving care. Participants learn simple, repeatable protocols for de-escalation, recovery after hard moments, and “next-step leadership” that reduces reactivity and increases consistency across teams. Ideal for administrators, student support teams, school nurses/aides, and county or nonprofit providers.

  • The Prism Effect: DOES-C Brain Chemistry for Regulation, Resilience, and Real Life

    Dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins, serotonin—and cortisol—drive motivation, bonding, pain relief, mood stability, and survival responses. Tascha Just translates this neuroscience into an easy framework teams can use immediately with students, families, or clients. Attendees leave with practical “micro-interventions” (2–10 minutes) that help people shift states safely, improve focus, and recover faster after stress—without shaming, over-talking, or forcing disclosure.

  • Shame-Free Learning: Helping Struggling Readers Without Humiliation (Especially Older Students)

    Older students often avoid reading support not because they “don’t care,” but because embarrassment is louder than instruction. This session shows how shame blocks learning, how identity threat impacts engagement, and how to redesign reading practice so students can build skills while maintaining dignity. Tascha Just offers strategies for culturally responsive literacy support, discreet scaffolding, and language-rich materials that invite participation—without “baby books,” compliance battles, or public exposure.

  • Neurodiversity-Affirming Support: From Compliance to Connection in Behavior & Services

    Many systems still treat neurodivergent traits as problems to extinguish. Tascha Just reframes behavior as communication and adaptation—then equips teams to respond with clarity, boundaries, and empathy. Learn how to reduce power struggles, write needs and goals that aren’t “be compliant,” and create supports that honor sensory needs, autonomy, and cultural context. This talk is especially useful for special education teams, mental health providers, and leaders updating policy or practice.

  • Crisis to Capacity: What to Do After the Hard Moment (So You Don’t Carry It Home)

    Most trainings focus on the crisis; few teach the recovery. This session provides a “post-incident” playbook: nervous-system reset, rapid reflection, and team repair—so the next student/client doesn’t get the leftover stress from the last one. Tascha Just blends story, humor, and practical tools to prevent cumulative trauma in helping professionals while strengthening trust, consistency, and morale.

  • How do I book Tascha Just to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tascha Just for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tascha Just, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tascha Just or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tascha Just for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tascha Just, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tascha Just are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tascha Just, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tascha Just speak about?

  • Where does Tascha Just travel from?

    Tascha Just generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tascha Just?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tascha Just for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tascha Just for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tascha Just or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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