Krista Hanley is a public speaker, writer, and has over twelve years of experience teaching violence prevention and personal safety to people of all ages and abilities. She is a Credentialed Empowerment Self-Defense Professional through the International Association of ESD Professionals and earned her empowerment self-defense instructor certification in 2017. Krista’s work is grounded in an inclusive, trauma-informed approach that prioritizes practical skills, confidence, and informed choice. Her professional training includes first aid and AED, Colorado Mandatory Reporter certification, Mental Health First Aid, Community Emergency Response (CERT), Adaptive Sport Abuse Prevention (accredited by SafeSport in Colorado Springs), Trauma-Informed Instructor certification, ALERRT (Active Shooter) Civilian Response trainer certification, and nonviolent communication. In addition to her teaching work, Krista is a public speaker and published writer. She holds a Master’s degree from Western Colorado University and bri, We Are Safer Together LLC
