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Dr. Izabel Olson is a Cognitive Scientist with a Ph.D. in Learning Sciences from Northwestern University. Her expertise lies at the intersection of complex systems, trauma healing, and the science of resilience. With a deep understanding of how people learn, grow, and transform, Izabel speaks powerfully on rewriting narratives, restoring identity, and crafting trauma-informed spaces where individuals—and communities—can thrive.
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From Surviving to Thriving: A New Model for Healing Trauma
A powerful talk on how we move beyond traditional trauma recovery into holistic thriving—through neuroscience, faith, and community. Rooted in your Complex Systems approach at Salt and Light Coalition
Ideal for: Mental health conferences, faith-based leadership gatherings, social justice panels.
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The Legacy of Light: Building a Life That Outlives You
A spiritually charged message on building Kingdom legacy—not through fame or fortune, but through relationships, obedience, and the lives we touch.
Ideal for: Women’s conferences, leadership forums, Christian retreats.
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Equip. Empower. Thrive: Breaking the Cycle of Human Trafficking
A raw, hope-filled keynote on how we disrupt generational cycles of exploitation by restoring identity, building skills, and reawakening purpose in survivors.
Ideal for: Anti-trafficking summits, nonprofit fundraisers, mission-driven events.
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Trauma-Informed Leadership: Building Brave, Restorative Organizations
A talk for CEOs, nonprofit leaders, and founders on how to lead organizations with empathy, wisdom, and structure that restores rather than depletes.
Ideal for: Nonprofit leadership forums, social enterprise events, DEI and mental health conferences.