Nakia Bolden, MPH, CHES®, is a public health educator and workforce development professional whose work bridges public health, health education, policy, and community-centered practice. With experience spanning healthcare systems, academia, workforce initiatives, and population health, she focuses on creating practical learning opportunities, strengthening collaboration, and supporting real-world public health impact.
About I Am Health Education®
I Am Health Education® is a public health education and workforce development organization focused on strengthening communities through practical, community-centered approaches that bridge healthcare, public health, and education.
Founded by Nakia Bolden, MPH, CHES®, I Am Health Education® was created to support public health professionals, organizations, and communities through workforce development, professional learning, educational resources, and collaborative public health initiatives.
With experience spanning healthcare systems, public health practice, policy, academia, community engagement, and population health strategy, I Am Health Education® helps strengthen workforce capacity, collaboration, and real-world public health practice through education, training, and implementation-focused learning opportunities.
Mission
To support healthier communities by strengthening public health education, workforce development, collaboration, and community-centered strategies that create lasting impact.
What We Do
I Am Health Education® provides public health education, workforce development, professional learning, and training opportunities designed to support healthier communities and stronger public health practice.
Our work includes:
Workforce Development & Professional Training
CHES® Preparation & Continuing Education
CEU & Curriculum Development
Community Engagement & Stakeholder Collaboration
Workshop Facilitation & Speaking Engagements
Public Health Tools & Educational Resources
Milestones
2020: Founded I Am Health Education® to expand access to public health education and workforce development opportunities
2023: Developed CHES® and public health educational resources and professional learning opportunities
2025: Supported workforce development and community health initiatives across healthcare and public health settings
2026: Expanded educational resources, training initiatives, and collaborative public health learning opportunities.
Why Choose Us
At I Am Health Education®, we believe meaningful public health impact happens when healthcare, public health, education, workforce development, and community engagement work together.
Our experience across healthcare systems, public health practice, academia, and workforce initiatives allows us to create practical educational resources and learning opportunities grounded in real-world public health experience.
Organizations and professionals choose to work with us because of our:
Experience bridging healthcare, public health, and policy
Workforce development and professional learning expertise
Practical and implementation-focused approach
Community-centered perspective
Collaborative and relationship-driven style
Flexible consulting, training, and partnership solutions
Commitment to meaningful and sustainable impact
We are passionate about supporting professionals, organizations, and communities through education, workforce development, and public health learning opportunities that strengthen long-term impact.