Manya Chylinski

Not one more person left feeling invisible after violence.

Learn about courage, strength, and resilience from a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing. Learn about post-traumatic stress and invisible victims. Hear about finding one’s voice and fighting for a seat at the table, moving past stigma and recognizing psychological impacts of violence and other difficult events, and the value of compassion and inclusiveness.

A communications expert, Manya has become an advocate for people who experience psychological wounds after violent events. And she has transformed her experience to become a keynote speaker helping individuals and organizations understand the psychological impacts of trauma, discover their strengths, build resiliency, and navigate through change and crisis. She explores difficult topics with compassion and honesty about her own journey and struggles. Manya knows the power of validation in resilience, recovery, and growth.