Meet Dr. Nereida Perdigón

Founder of EmpowerU Now Consulting

Dr. Nereida Perdigón is a bilingual educator, consultant, and coach with over 18 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities. She holds a Doctorate in Education from Colorado State University and brings a strong background in culturally responsive practices, trauma-informed support, and community-based work.

Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Dr. Perdigón has dedicated her work to empowering women, strengthening families, and helping organizations better serve diverse communities. Her experience includes education, mentoring, bilingual academic advising, parent support, and collaboration with schools, nonprofits, shelters, caseworkers, and community providers.

As a consultant, trainer, and cancer survivor, Dr. Perdigón is also the author of books focused on female burnout, emotional and spiritual healing, and recovery after harmful relationships. Her approach is grounded in compassion, cultural understanding, and practical strategies that help people and organizations create safer, stronger, and more inclusive environments.

    • Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies

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

    • Inclusive and Personal Coaching Certificate

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate

    • Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

    • QPR Suicide Prevention Certification

    • Radical Collaboration Certification

    • Online Instructor Certification

    • Montessori Certificate

    • Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Caregiver Training

    • 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 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

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

    • HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED All Ages

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

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

    • Mental Health, Substance Misuse, and 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, and Exclusion

    • Psychological Intervention Skills in Academic Advising

    • 5 Languages of Leadership

    • SAFE Zone Training

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