Dr. Emily Bonistall Postel is known for reigniting purpose in rooms that need it most. Blending research, real-world experience, and powerful storytelling, she equips audiences with practical tools while leaving them re-energized, deeply grounded in their work, and inspired to create meaningful change. She is a nationally recognized leader in trauma-informed systems change and the State Director of Marsy’s Law for Kentucky.

Holding a PhD in Sociology, she integrates research, lived experience, and systems leadership to translate evidence into practice across justice and care systems, equipping professionals with the clarity, tools, and confidence to drive measurable change and improve outcomes for survivors.