Booking Dr. Karissa Thomas
Fees, travel, formats, lead time, and what happens between the signed agreement and the standing ovation — answered plainly, so you can decide quickly whether this is a fit.
Quick facts
- Travels from: Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas · available nationally and internationally
- Formats: keynote (20–60 min) · half-day workshop · multi-session cohort · train-the-facilitator · licensing
- Virtual: yes — keynote and workshop formats both deliver remotely
- Lead time: 6–8 weeks preferred · shorter windows considered
- Fee: range provided on request, scaled to format, audience size, and travel
- Audiences: executive teams · education and districts · insurance, claims, and catastrophe response
Frequently asked questions
How do I book Dr. Karissa Thomas to speak at my event?
Send an inquiry through the contact form at drkarissathomas.net with your event date, audience, and format. Dr. Thomas replies personally. From there the process is a discovery call, a customized session outline, and a signed agreement.
What does Dr. Karissa Thomas charge for a keynote?
Fee ranges are provided on request and are scaled to format, audience size, and travel. A 45-minute conference keynote, a half-day workshop, and a multi-session leadership cohort are priced differently. Nonprofit, education, and multi-booking rates are available.
Where does she travel from, and does she travel nationally?
Dr. Thomas travels from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, and is available nationally and internationally. Travel and lodging are typically handled separately from the speaking fee.
Does she offer virtual keynotes and workshops?
Yes. Both keynote and workshop formats are delivered virtually, and the pre-event assessment works the same way remotely, so a virtual audience still gets a session built on their own organization's data.
How far in advance should we book?
Six to eight weeks is preferred, which allows time for the discovery call, the pre-event assessment, and customization. Shorter windows are considered depending on availability.
What formats are available?
Keynote from 20 to 60 minutes, half-day workshop, multi-session leadership cohort, train-the-facilitator certification, and enterprise or district licensing.
What audiences does she speak to?
Three primary audiences: executive and organizational leaders; educators, principals, and district teams; and insurance, claims, and catastrophe response teams. Sessions are tuned to the room rather than delivered from a fixed script.
What is the pre-event assessment?
Before the event, your team takes the Mosaic Shift Assessment, a short diagnostic. Dr. Thomas opens the session with what your organization actually reported rather than a generic case study.
Will she do a book signing, breakout, or VIP dinner?
Usually yes. She arrives early, sound-checks, and stays for the day. Book signings, breakouts, and additional touchpoints can be arranged as part of the engagement.
What does she need from the venue?
Standard AV: a lavalier or handheld microphone, a projector or screen with HDMI, and confidence monitor if available. Specific requirements are confirmed during the pre-event call.
Recent appearances
Three national stages in 2026: the Tucson Festival of Books at the University of Arizona in March, the Closing Session at Dallas College’s North Texas Regional Advancement Convening in June, and a presentation at the ASCD Annual co-located with ISTELive 26 in Orlando in July.
Speaking topics by audience
Building leadership that holds when any one person steps away.
Consistency and composure through catastrophe season.
Distributing the load in schools and districts.
Leading before, during, and after the storm.
Check availability for your date
Send your event date, audience, and format. Dr. Thomas replies personally — no high-pressure pitch, just a short conversation about fit.
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