Media
AUDIO/VIDEO
“Survivor reflects on Boston Marathon Bombing 10 years later”
“How to protect your mental health while reflecting on the Boston Marathon bombings”
“10 years after the Boston Marathon bombings, a community bears the psychological scars”
“Pressley Meets With Marathon Bombing Survivors to Highlight Needs for Trauma Response”
“For Some Boston Bombing Victims, Psychological – Not Physical – Wounds Linger”
10 Survivors of the Boston Marathon Bombings, 10 Years Later
Officials and advocates push for mental health accessibility
Boston Marathon bombing survivors applaud mental health aid bill
Boston Marathon bombing survivors support new law promising mental health resources after a disaster
“Mass. Congresswoman Pressley Highlights Crisis Survivor Trauma Response Law”
Boston bombing survivors talk struggles finding mental health help
Finding mental health help isn’t easy after events like the Boston Marathon bombing. Ayanna Pressley wants to…
“Survivor of Boston Marathon bombing talks mental health, mass violence . . .”
“Witness to Boston Marathon Bombing Speaks of Silent Wounds”
“Emotional Scars Remain for Marathon Bombing Witness”
“How to Be There for Someone Who Survived a Horrible Trauma”
“Some Survivors of the Marathon Bombing Feel Slighted by the City”
Nearly 10 years after the Boston Marathon bombing, a survivor and her congresswoman fight for healing. . .
PODCASTS
Security Circle
The Author Your Brand Show
On Topic with Empathia
Part 1
On Topic with Empathia
Part 2
The Breakout
Pysch Health and Safety USA
Finding the Path to Healing After the Boston Marathon Bombing
Isolation, Mental Health and Feeling Invisible after Suffering Trauma
Trauma & Resilience w/ Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor
Empathy Strategies and Mental Health Tips (200th episode celebration)
Finding the Path to Healing After the Boston Marathon Bombing
Resilient Living 101
Violence & Trauma Healing Advocate
Reflecting on 2020 / Shaving Off Stigma
Surviving the Boston Marathon Bombing
PTSD: Not All Injuries are Physical
PTSD: I Still Struggle to Believe That Really Happened
PTSD: I Still Struggle to Believe That Really Happened
The Physical and Mental Toll of Mass Violence
Resources
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Biographies
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Manya Chylinski is a speaker, advisor, and communications specialist who helps leaders strengthen their response after crisis so fewer people get left behind. A survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing, she brings lived experience and long-term perspective to conversations about leadership, recovery, and invisible human impact. Her work focuses on what happens after the headlines fade.
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Manya Chylinski is a speaker, advisor, and communications specialist who helps leaders strengthen their response after crisis so fewer people get left behind when it matters most. A survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing, she brings lived experience and research-informed insight to her work on leadership, recovery, and long-term human impact.
Manya speaks nationally on the responsibility leaders carry after disruption, including at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Emergency Management Conference, the National Homeland Security Conference, and SXSW. Through keynotes and advisory work, she helps organizations recognize invisible harm, navigate recovery, and respond with greater accountability and care long after crisis response ends.
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Manya Chylinski is a speaker, advisor, and communications specialist who helps leaders strengthen their response after crisis so fewer people get left behind. A survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing, she brings lived experience and long-term perspective to her work on leadership, recovery, and invisible human impact.
As a speaker and writer, Manya focuses on what happens after crisis response ends—when systems move on and people are still affected. Her work examines how unseen psychological and cultural consequences shape organizations, communities, and institutions long after public attention fades.
She has spoken nationally on the importance of recognizing invisible harm and sustaining responsibility after disruption, including at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Emergency Management Conference, the National Homeland Security Conference, TEDx, and SXSW. She has also worked with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on the Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act, which expanded federal mental health support for disaster and terrorism survivors.
In addition to her speaking and advisory work, Manya is the founder and principal of Alley424 Communications, a boutique agency specializing in research-driven, long-form content. Through all of her work, she helps leaders navigate recovery with greater awareness, accountability, and long-term impact in mind.