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About Tasha Schuh

 

Tasha Schuh is a resilience coach, speaker, and author who empowers youth and adults to build the mental and emotional strength they need to thrive. After a tragic theater accident at age 16 left her paralyzed from the chest down, Tasha discovered four key components that helped her overcome unimaginable challenges: Purpose, Attitude, Team, and Hope—what she now teaches as the PATH to resilience.

Today, Tasha lives a fulfilling life alongside her husband and manager, Doug, and together they travel the country inspiring middle and high school students, educators, and organizations with their message of hope and strength. Tasha is the author of two books, My Last Step Backward and My Next Move Forward, and has received numerous honors, including the National Rehabilitation Champion Award and the Hometown Hero Award.

As part of her mission to equip the next generation, Tasha partnered with mental health and education professionals to create The Power of PATH: Building Resilience for Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Curriculum™, a teacher-led program for grades 6–12.

Now expanding her reach through resilience coaching, Tasha works one-on-one and in group settings to help individuals navigate adversity and live with purpose and strength. Whether on stage or in a coaching session, her message is clear: Resilience is possible—and powerful.

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Facts and Selected Accolades

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  • Tasha lives in Wisconsin with her husband and manager, Doug.   

  • Tasha has authored two books: “My Last Step Backward” and “My Next Move Forward.”

  • The PITCrew movement kicked off in 2015 and has evolved into a school curriculum titled The Power of PATH: Building Resilience for Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Curriculum™ (Click here to learn more).

  • Besides speaking on stage, Tasha has a regular Vlog on YouTube, TikTok, and on her website that delivers snippets of inspiration and a peek into her daily life. 

  • Tasha was crowned Ms. Wheelchair USA in 2012.

  • Tasha received the National Rehabilitation Champion Award in 2012, nominated by Mayo Clinic.

  • Tasha has been recognized twice by the Wisconsin State Legislature for inspiring others.

  • In 2014, Tasha received the Young Distinguished Alumni Award from Winona State University.

  • In 2016, Tasha was awarded the Falconer Distinguished Service Award from the Wisconsin Governor's Committee for People with Disabilities. 

  • In 2025, Tasha was inducted into the Ellsworth School District's inaugural Hall of Fame.

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Author

 

After showcasing her talent as the lead in her high school's production of Grease, Tasha Schuh began to dream of a career in theater. No one knew that the stage itself would steal her dream-and almost her life-during a rehearsal for the next big show. Author of  My Last Step Backward, Tasha chronicles her journey from childhood through the ups and downs of high school. The horror of a near-fatal accident leads to the divine calling of a young woman to make a difference in the world.

 

 

 

 

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Tasha and Doug

 

In their downtime, Tasha and her husband, Doug enjoy spending time at their home in western Wisconsin. Doug, former chief meteorologist for the ABC affiliate in Eau Claire, WI, married Tasha in 2013. Touring together, Doug works with Tasha as her manager. 

“We all go through challenges in life. It is my hope that when students hear about my journey, they can relate it to their own story in some way and see that no matter what the circumstance, life is still worth living.” -Tasha

 

 

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