Who we are

Dr. Nereida Perdigon:

Personal and Professional Consultant and Coach at EmpowerU Now Consulting

As a Personal and Professional Consultant and Coach at EmpowerU Now Consulting, I bring over 16 years of experience in higher education and a strong commitment to supporting individuals and communities. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, and living in the U.S. for over 30 years, I hold a Doctorate in Education from Colorado State University focused on minority groups and Latina women's representation in higher education. I'm also certified as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coach and a Personal Coach, with a background in teaching, mentoring, and bilingual academic advising.

My passion for inclusion and empowerment drives me to lead workshops on equity, female empowerment, and cancer patient support. As a lung cancer survivor and single mother of two now-successful professionals, I offer an empathetic, culturally informed approach that prioritizes compassion and understanding. I’m honored to share my experience and help others build a more inclusive and equitable future.

    • Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies 

    • M.A. in Languages, Literature, and Cultures: Spanish/Interdisciplinary Study and Women Studies

    • Inclusive and Personal Coaching Certificate

    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

    • ·Youth Mental Health First Aid 2nd Edition: MHFA

      Issued Jul 2025 · Expires Jul 2028          Issued Jul 2025 · Expires Jul 2028

    • QPR Suicide Prevention Certification. (QPR is an emergency mental health intervention for suicidal people. An abbreviation for Ask, Persuade, and Refer, the intent is also to identify and interrupt the crisis and direct that person to appropriate care.)

    • Radical Collaboration Certification (problem solving & conflict resolution)

    • Online Instructor Certification

    • Montessori Certificate

    • Trust-Based Relational Intervention, Caregiver Training TBRI  

    • ·Understanding Intergenerational Trauma 

    • Orientation to Trauma Informed Care 

    • Working With Difficult Emotions

    •  Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder 

    • Preventing Discrimination and Harassment for Employees

    • Compassion Without Fatigue 

    •   The Arc’s School’ Advocacy Curriculum

      • Beyond the Label: Navigating the World of Fetal Alcohol            Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

      •  Bridges, Not Barriers: Peer Support for Multi-System Involved Families

      • Session 2: Cultivating Change that Lasts    

      •  HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED All Ages  

      •   Mental Health, Depression & Mood Disorders: How to Identify, Support & Refer Students

    • Mental Health: How to Identify, Intervene & Refer Students Exhibiting Anxiety, Panic & Stress

    • Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Suicide Prevention: Supporting the Needs of Diverse Students     

    • A Supervisor's Guide to Having Difficult Conversations with Employees        

    • Creating Inclusive Classroom Environments: Addressing Implicit Bias, Microaggressions & Exclusion                   

    • Psychological Intervention Skills in Academic Advising

    • 5 Languages of Leadership   

    • SAFEZone training 

    • At-risk University Faculty training   

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