Leading with Compassion, Empowering with Purpose

At A Sutton-Bey LLC, we believe that trauma-informed management is the key to building a better future, one where empathy, understanding, and inclusivity are the foundations of leadership. In today’s fast-paced and often stressful work environments, it’s not enough to focus solely on profits—we must also prioritize the well-being of our people.

Our approach empowers leaders to:

• Foster emotional and psychological safety in the workplace, so every individual feels valued and supported.
• Embrace vulnerability and resilience, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.
• Cultivate a culture of trust and belonging, where employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

Through trauma-informed management, we redefine leadership as an act of humanity. We teach leaders how to break down barriers, dismantle bias, and create inclusive spaces that drive innovation, collaboration, and long-term success.

Because when leaders care for their people, they don’t just manage—they inspire, heal, and transform.

Alia Sutton-Bey

Consultant | Coach | HCD Facilitator | Author | Trauma-Informed Care Practitioner

"We all have a role to play in improving humanity."

Alia has been busy over the past 30 years, from traveling abroad as an Artistic Director to providing mental health services in city schools. Alia’s work has allowed her to draw on her profound sense of community and justice to promote the development of high-quality programs for underserved and underrepresented communities.

Alia spent 19 years with the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation, where she honed her program development skills. While there, she produced the 1st Philly African Dance and Drum Festival, a three-day festival featuring professional dance and drum classes to the community; in 2009, the festival won the PA Parks and Recreation Excellence in Programming Award. While at the PPR, Alia trained hundreds of young professionals through summer jobs and community service and served as a shop steward for District Council 47. It was no surprise when she journeyed into the workforce development profession. A teacher at heart, she has taught at Orleans Technical College and Ashford University.

PACE Coaching Academy

Our uniquely collaborative program offers unwavering support and accountability, ensuring that you not only learn these principles but also integrate them into your daily management practices. With our Trauma-Informed Management framework, you'll lead with empathy, build stronger relationships, and drive your organization towards a future of sustained success.

Don't just manage—transform with purpose, compassion, and unstoppable momentum.