Upcoming Events
Join an upcoming event with Affinity Educational Strategies, centered on Understanding Trauma: Embracing N.E.A.R. (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, ACEs, and Resilience), equipping school staff with tools to build resilient, healing-centered communities.
December 1-4, 2025 | Orlando, FL
November 4, 2025 | Redford, MI
Schedule your next conference, workshop, or training.
TESTIMONIALS
TRUSTED BY OUR COMMUNITY
“ I have had the pleasure of working with Tanisha for the last several years in her capacity as Director of Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices Coordinator." Tanisha is a highly skilled professional who has made positive impacts on the district through her work. She provides strong leadership and effective coordination of systems impacting culture, climate and student outcomes.”
KAYRL RENOSO, WAYNE RESA ISD
“ Mrs. Bolden has always stood out as highly responsive and communicative. I have always been impressed by Mrs. Bolden’s passion and steadfastness in ensuring that students’ have the tools they need to be successful and reduce the chances of juvenile delinquency, which can be a substantial factor for a student to subsequently become involved in the adult criminal justice system.” -
AMANDA B. MCRAE, Esq,
Asst. Prosecuting Attorney, Juvenile Court Division
“ Tanisha N. Bolden of Detroit is on a mission to empower young people to have positive relationships with themselves and everyone around them.”
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Team Member
TANISHA N. BOLDEN
Tanisha Bolden is an accomplished educator, trainer, and community leader with more than 20 years of experience strengthening school communities and advancing equity through evidence-based practices. She holds a B.S. in Community Development and an M.A. in Education, and specializes in student and educator Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), strategic planning, and trauma-informed approaches for post-secondary, K–12, and at-risk populations.
Recognized as Rotary International’s 2023 Woman of the Year, Tanisha is also a MCBAP Certified Prevention Consultant, IIRP Trainer/Facilitator, and certified in both Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid.
As a Michigan ACE Statewide Community Trainer and member of the MI ACE Speaker Network, Tanisha equips educators with strategies that build resilience and foster protective factors for children and families impacted by trauma. Through her dynamic speaking engagements, she delivers practical, research-based tools that inspire meaningful change.
Book Tanisha Bolden for your next conference, workshop, or training to bring expertise, inspiration, and actionable strategies to your organization.