Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself, "who am I?". You feel unrecognizable to yourself because you have been a chameleon for so long, you don't actually know who you are outside of your roles (mother, daughter, partner, sibling, employee, boss). In this episode, Tynisha gives us permission to find our authentic selves, no matter how long we have been hiding.
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Tynisha D. Gardner, M.S. is the President and CEO of Affirm Leadership Christian Academy (ALCA) an all-girls leadership academy, formerly known as Shelia Daniels Christian Academy. An educator for over 10 years, Tynisha has excelled in the private, public, and charter sectors. A sought out business professional with 20 years’ experience, she is dedicated to giving back and providing access to a better future for the next generation of women leaders. Notably, she has coached professionals at all levels in education including collegiate as well as in fortune 500 corporations. Mrs. Gardner is a Not for Profit business owner, the Vice President of the Gurnee Women’s Business Associate (GWBA), member of Business Network International (BNI), Highwood Chamber of Commerce, as well as a member of the Charmmd Foundation Executive Director’s Leadership Group. She is also a consultant for the Community Based Planning Initiative with Lake County Community Foundation and a council member for Lake County Start Council – where the focus is providing more services to children birth to five years old. As well as a former board member of Zion Benton Township’s High School District 126. Tynisha believes that all children deserve a quality education regardless of zip code. It should not have to be privilege to be educated. Tynisha values her family; she is married to her husband of 20 years, and they have three amazing children. Her faith and is commitment to answering the call of God is her driving passion for this transformative work. She strives to align her life with the scripture Ephesians 2:8-10.
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