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.
Media
Social
Biography
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
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
Certified Nonprofit Professional
Certified by the Nonprofit Alliance in Nonprofit Management
Certified Life Skills & Personal Development Trainer
Certified in Life Skills and Personal Development Training for youth and women.
Nominee for Leadership in Community Development Award
2012-07-13
Award was presented by Atlanta-based nonprofit, Hope of Africa
Recipient of the Young Women Leader's Award
Awarded by Womanline of Dayton- nonprofit based in Dayton, Ohio
The Other Side of Assertiveness
Author of self-help book on how women can effectively build self-esteem, manage conflict, and build rewarding relationships.
Rock, the MIC
Founder and Coordinator of annual youth outreach.
Education
Howard University
Bachelors
Sociology/ Community Development
Affiliations
- Howard University
- Nonprofit Alliance
- Golden Key International Honour Society
Testimonials
Youth Development Professional
Me, Myself & I workshop participant
“Great content, loved the transparency of the facilitator."
Event Moderator
Districtly Speaking
"Great message for all ages!"
Founder
Young Woman's Guide
“Great work! Very inspiring!”
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.”
Event Appearances
Event Facilitator
Me, Myself & I: Let's Talk about Personal Development Washington, DC
2012-04-14
Keynote
Countdown to Graduation Life Skills workshop Arlington, VA
2012-05-01
Keynote
Teen Night Remixed Washington, DC
2012-04-20
Presenter
Let's Talk about Vision Livingston, NJ
2012-02-25
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
