Andrena Sawyer

CEO/Founder P.E.R.K. Consulting

  • Washington DC

Nonprofit professional, program development consultant, personal development trainer, and author. Passionate about people and progress.

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Biography

Andrena Sawyer is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and consultant committed to helping people thrive in their God-given purposes. ​ She is the president of P.E.R.K. Consulting, an advisory firm for nonprofits and small businesses in the Washington DC area. Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, she credits her family's move to the United States during Sierra Leone's decade-long civil war for her interest in human triumph and perseverance.

In 2013, she was named among the “Top 30 under 30″ movers and shakers in Washington DC by WKYS 93.9. In 2015, she was awarded The International Alliance for Women World of Difference 100 Award and the Women Owned Small Business Award by the Associated Black Charities. She is a certified Self-Esteem and Life Skills Trainer.

In addition to her work with P.E.R.K. Consulting, she enjoys reading, writing, traveling and looking for inspiration in the most unlikely places. She is the author of The Other Side of Assertiveness and The Long Way Home.

Of all of her interests, she is most passionate about seeing women reach their full potential based on their understanding of who God says they are.

Industry Expertise

Women
Program Development
Non-Profit/Charitable
Business Services

Areas of Expertise

Personal Development
Faith and Culture
Christian
Entrepreneur
Women's Empowerment

Accomplishments

Rock, the MIC

Founder and Coordinator of annual youth outreach.

The Other Side of Assertiveness

Author of self-help book on how women can effectively build self-esteem, manage conflict, and build rewarding relationships.

Recipient of the Young Women Leader's Award

Awarded by Womanline of Dayton- nonprofit based in Dayton, Ohio

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Education

Howard University

Bachelors

Sociology/ Community Development

Affiliations

  • Golden Key International Honour Society
  • Nonprofit Alliance
  • Howard University

Testimonials

Internal Auditor

Avalon Bay Properties

“Andrena is a gem in her field of work. She's well connected, extremely knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile for her clients. She's very easy to work with and she's able to keep her clients motivated and excited about their current endeavors. I've enjoyed working with a person of Andrena's caliber and I'm excited to continue working toward my goals with her guiding the way.”

Founder

Young Woman's Guide

“Great work! Very inspiring!”

Event Moderator

Districtly Speaking

"Great message for all ages!"

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Event Appearances

Presenter

Let's Talk about Vision  Livingston, NJ

2012-02-25

Keynote

Teen Night Remixed  Washington, DC

2012-04-20

Keynote

Countdown to Graduation Life Skills workshop   Arlington, VA

2012-05-01

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Sample Talks

Me, Myself & I workshop series

Planning an empowerment event? Whether your event is a day-long seminar, or a week-long conference, you can bring one or more of P.E.R.K.'s unique Me, Myself & I workshops to enhance your participants' experience. Series includes:

•Me, Myself & I: Let's Talk About Personal Development
•Me, Myself & I: Living...on Purpose
•Me, Myself & I: Personal Development for Today's Christian Woman

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC
  • Author Appearance

Fees

$0 to $1000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee
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