Tessa is a passionate, engaging and inspiring presenter who tackles the tough topics of Organizational Culture, Trauma Responsive Approaches, Communication, Reflective Practice, Self-Care, and Diversity with a balance of expertise, honesty, and humor. Tessa has worked with schools through Fortune 500 organizations to enhance interpersonal interactions. Through her genuine and authentic manner, Tessa skillfully uses story to drive home key concepts that make a lasting impression. Tessa has a Master’s degree, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and is Infant/Toddler Mental Health Endorsed Level III (IMH-E III). Tessa actively trains, consults and partners with organizations and schools to enhance relationship-based and trauma-responsive skills and strategies used with professionals, students, and parents. The Neurosequential Network acknowledges that Tessa has completed NMT Training Certification through the Phase I level. Tessa is a certified trainer for Arizona ACES. She is an international speaker and national consultant.

Neuroscience and Leadership
Social-emotional learning in education (trauma responsive approaches)