Speakers
Dr. Emily Bonistall Postel, PhD
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.
Keynote SpeakerThursday, May 28th, 2026
1:00 – 2:30 PM (CT)
From Overwhelm to Impact: Un-Jading the Jaded - Turning Trauma-Informed Principles into Measurable Systems Change
1.5 NBCC Credits
1.5 NASW-TN Credits
Amanda Lyon, LCSW
Training and Technical Assistance Manager at the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health. With a deep commitment to empowering survivors and their families, Amanda develops comprehensive training and technical resources tailored for behavioral health providers.
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (CT)
Strengthening Survivor Support Through Trauma-Informed Practice
1.5 NBCC Credits
1.5 NASW-TN Credits
Adela Zayas
Salvadoran clinical psychologist, trained at Jesuit Central American University “José Simeón Cañas,” with dual a master's degrees in clinical and health psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Friday, May 29th, 2026
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (CT)
Accompanying Pain: A Practical Toolbox for Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence Across Cultures
1.5 NBCC Credits
1.5 NASW-TN Credits
Cory Williams
Williams, MS, BCN, qEEG-D, provides qEEG diagnostic services as well as biofeedback, neurofeedback, and neuromodulation sessions for patients suffering from a variety of acute and chronic psychological disorders.
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (CT)
Balancing the Autonomic Nervous System with Vagal Nerve Stimulation
1.5 NASW-TN Credits
Heather Phillips
Research Director at The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health. Her research focuses on the prevalence and impact of mental health and substance use coercion, and survivor-defined research practices.
Keynote SpeakerWednesday, May 27th, 2026
1:00 – 2:30 PM (CT)
Another Form of Listening: Trauma-Informed Evaluation Practices
1.5 NBCC Credits
1.5 NASW-TN Credits
Mary-Ann Burkhart
Assistant State’s Attorney in Worcester County, MD. 30+ years of prosecution experience in the field of child abuse, family violence and sexual assault.
Friday, May 29th, 2026
1:00 AM – 2:30 PM (CT)
You Are Safe Here: Reducing the Trauma and Stress to Make the Courtroom a Safe Space for Survivors
1.5 NASW-TN Credits