A circular gradient with shades of peach, orange, and cream blending smoothly.
Christa Tinari's face and torso - a woman with long curly brown hair smiling, wearing a floral blouse, dark cardigan, and colorful earrings, standing with arms crossed in an indoor setting.

Christa M. Tinari

Christa M. Tinari is an internationally acclaimed speaker, trainer and consultant recognized for her ability to educate with compassion and clarity.

In 2006, she founded PeacePraxis to equip every child and adult with the skills they need to resolve problems mindfully and to build equitable, caring, healthy, vibrant communities.

She has been called an exceptionally gifted facilitator who “walks the talk.”

The PeacePraxis motto: People first

“Praxis” refers to the process by which a theory, lesson, or skill is applied, embodied, or put into practice. People taking action create change.

Therefore, Christa focuses on supporting you in your goals as a leader of positive change. She enables you to address your most pressing problems while creating effective long-term solutions - without burning yourself out.

Christa is as passionate as you are about the potential of your students, staff, and community! Former clients remain a part of the PeacePraxis family and often stay connected long after project goals are accomplished.

A group of people participating in a workshop, sitting in chairs arranged in a semi-circle, with Christa Tinari standing and leading the discussion.
A gradient of peach and light pink colors forming a circular background.
A classroom filled with young students in uniform sitting at desks, facing forward, with some smiling and others paying attention. The classroom has colorful drawings and posters on the walls and large windows letting in natural light.

Global Impact & Experience

Christa has catalyzed school climate change at thousands of public, charter, religious, and private schools. As Senior Trainer for the Social, Emotional and Ethical (SEE) Learning Program, she designed and provided training and coaching to school-based teams in over 40 countries.

Christa has safeguarded the well-being of social and human service workers through training in stress reduction. She has collaborated with visionary organizational leaders to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of community-based programs designed to support youth and families.

As a Certified Community Resiliency Model Trainer, Christa uses trauma-aware approaches that foster equity, understanding, healing and resilience.

Leadership in SEL

Christa has authored numerous social-emotional learning curricula and sat on the committee that crafted the SEL standards for the State of New Jersey. At Temple University, she taught future educators and community leaders how to create productive and caring learning cultures.

She served as a School Counselor and Violence Prevention Specialist for several large school districts where she helped reduce suspension rates, decrease incidents of bullying and harassment, and increase the use of positive disciplinary practices.

Christa is the co-author of Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School: 48 Character Building Lessons to Foster Respect and Prevent Bullying, and creator of The Feel & Deal Activity Deck, an emotional intelligence tool for children.

A teacher and young students gathered around a table in a classroom, engaging with papers and colorful materials for a project or activity.
A person holding a book titled 'Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School' with a school building and students on the cover.

“

Christa Tinari listens — and listens deeply. She engages with those with whom she works. For her, there is no teacher-learner dichotomy, or superiority: all are working together in the same learning process.”

— The Reverend Al Krass, Founder, Interfaith Housing Development Corpor