Latonya Howell is an HR Executive, Certified Trauma-Informed Life and Career Coach, and Author known for helping leaders and organizations strengthen culture, elevate performance, and navigate change with clarity and confidence. With more than fifteen years of progressive leadership experience across Human Resources, she has built and led people operations functions, guided organizations through complex transitions, and developed systems that support engagement, retention, and long-term growth.

Her work is rooted in a trauma-informed understanding of how people learn, lead, and respond to pressure. Latonya specializes in equipping women leaders to rise with resilience, communicate with impact, and lead authentically in demanding environments. She brings a blend of strategic HR expertise, real-world leadership insight, and a deep commitment to creating workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and empowered.

As a speaker, Latonya delivers practical, actionable guidance that helps audiences think differently about leadership, culture, and personal growth. She is the author of The Trauma Was Necessary and The Healing Devotional, and she continues to support women and organizations through executive coaching, career development, and leadership training.