Media and Press
Expert perspective on harm response, corporate governance, and the human cost of getting it wrong.
Katie Leigh is available for podcast interviews, expert commentary, and written contributions on the intersection of harm prevention, corporate governance, trauma-informed approaches, business ethics, and faith community safety. She brings an expert voice to conversations that too often stay theoretical — grounded in the PatternWise™ Response to Harm Framework and shaped by years of frontlines experience.
Media inquiries are welcome and handled separately from consulting intake.
Areas of Expertise
Katie speaks with authority on a focused set of topics — not generalist commentary, but hard-won perspective from years of work inside complex situations.
- Harm response and institutional accountability
- Faith community safety and misconduct response
- Trauma-informed organizational leadership
- Adverse childhood and adult experiences (AEA)
- Prevention and early intervention strategy
- The gap between policy and human response
Trauma-Informed Approach
In today’s media landscape, adopting trauma-informed approaches is essential for responsible reporting and storytelling. By prioritizing the emotional well-being of individuals affected by trauma, media professionals can foster more compassionate and understanding narratives. Implementing these strategies not only enhances the credibility of media outlets but also supports the healing process for those sharing their experiences and the relatability of followers with trauma histories.
Trauma-informed approaches go beyond trauma awareness and implement strategies that safeguard and protect disclosures, case integrity, and individual vulnerability. These approaches provide strategies that go beyond empathy and safeguard the most vulnerable in reporting.
Embracing trauma-informed practices is also a vital step toward creating a more empathetic and informed society.
Available Formats
Podcast Interviews
Long and short-form conversations on topics within Katie’s areas of expertise, approached with the same directness and depth she brings to all her work.
Expert Commentary
On-record quotes and sourced commentary for journalists and researchers covering institutional harm, faith community accountability, trauma response, or related topics. Requests are evaluated based on fit and available capacity.
Written Contributions
Op-eds, contributed articles, and bylined commentary for publications covering harm prevention, faith community safety, organizational leadership, or trauma-informed practice. Pitches and editorial relationships welcome.
Credentials & Background
Katie Leigh is a trauma-informed advisor, author, and speaker and the founder of Katie Leigh Advisory LLC. She holds certifications as a Comprehensive Victim Intervention Specialist (CVIS), Credential Advocate (CA), and Certified Child and Family Investigator (CCFI). She is the creator of the PatternWise™ Response to Harm Framework — a proprietary five-stage framework used by leaders, professionals, and individuals navigating the complexities of harm response.
A Note on Capacity
Media availability is evaluated alongside consulting and speaking commitments. Not every inquiry results in participation — fit, timing, and topic alignment all factor in. If a request isn’t the right fit, you’ll hear back promptly so you can pursue other sources.
For speaking engagements — keynotes, workshops, and conference presentations — see the Speaking page. Media appearances and speaking engagements are separate tracks with separate intake.
Media inquiries do not initiate client engagement. All consulting relationships begin through the Work With Me intake process. On-record participation is at Katie Leigh Advisory and Katie Leigh’s sole discretion.