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About the Founder

Wendy Perdomo

Executive coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Coaching Women of Color® transforming how organizations develop and retain women of color in leadership.

25+
Years Experience
500+
Leaders Developed
50+
Organizations Served
Wendy Perdomo, Founder of Coaching Women of Color

Meet Wendy

Executive coaching rooted in clarity, courage, and organizational impact.

Wendy Perdomo is the Founder and Executive Leadership Coach at Coaching Women of Color, LLC, a premier coaching and leadership development firm committed to advancing the voice, visibility, and impact of professional women of color in today's workforce. With over two decades of experience across the nonprofit, education, and public sectors, Wendy is a master facilitator, certified executive coach, and organizational development strategist.

Wendy partners with organizations and executives to cultivate inclusive, high-performing cultures where people and teams can thrive. As a certified DiSC® facilitator, she leverages assessment-based coaching and facilitation to improve communication, strengthen collaboration, and build psychologically safe environments that foster trust, cohesion, and accountability.

Widely regarded as a strategic thought partner, Wendy helps leaders at all levels refine their leadership presence, develop emotional intelligence, and navigate complex organizational challenges—from team transitions and workplace culture repair to bias incidents and courageous conversations. She is passionate about creating space for women of color to lead authentically, manage power with confidence, and move with clarity through all levels of leadership.

Education

B.A., Colgate UniversityM.P.A., Baruch College School of Public AffairsM.S.Ed., Baruch College School of Public AffairsExecutive Education, Columbia Business School

Certifications

ICF MemberCertified DiSC® FacilitatorAccomplishment Coaching CertifiedImposter Syndrome Coach Practitioner

What Wendy Brings

Areas of Expertise

Executive Coaching & Leadership Transformation

Organizational Development Strategy

DiSC® Assessment & Facilitation

Team Dynamics & Performance Coaching

Workplace Culture & Psychological Safety

Courageous Conversations & Conflict Navigation

Trusted By Leaders

Why Organizations Choose CWC

01

Fortune 500 & Enterprise Clients

Trusted by Johnson & Johnson, Genentech, Novo Nordisk, TD Bank, and 50+ organizations across industries.

02

Columbia Business School Executive Education

Advanced training in organizational leadership and executive development from one of the world's top business schools.

03

Certified DiSC® Facilitator

Assessment-based coaching and facilitation that improves communication, collaboration, and team dynamics.

04

Cross-Industry Experience

25+ years across financial services, healthcare, technology, education, government, nonprofit, and arts & culture.

05

Trauma-Informed Approach

Facilitation and coaching grounded in psychological safety, creating space for honest dialogue and lasting change.

06

Enterprise-Ready Operations

Custom scoping, W-9 and insurance documentation, engagement letters, and post-engagement strategic debriefs.

Affiliations

  • Faculty Member & Coach Affiliate, Surge Institute
  • Faculty Member, International Coaching Leadership Institute
  • Lead Facilitator, One We Reach Global Leadership Accelerator Program
  • Developing Capacity Coach Affiliate

Industries Served

Financial ServicesHigher EducationNonprofitsTechnologyHealthcareGovernmentArts & Culture

Coaching Philosophy

What We Stand For

Our coaching philosophy is built on the principles of inclusion, empowerment, and intentional action. We believe that:

Integrity

We lead with honesty, transparency, and a deep commitment to doing what is right — even when it's hard.

Authenticity Drives Impact

Success is most sustainable when leaders show up as their full, authentic selves.

Opportunity is Essential

Leadership development should be accessible and inclusive, addressing systemic barriers and fostering equal opportunity.

Communication is Key

Effective communication builds trust, aligns teams, and enhances collaboration.

Action Creates Change

Through reflection, goal-setting, and accountability, we guide our clients to achieve transformative results both personally and professionally.

Ready to partner with us?

Whether you're an organization seeking transformation or an individual ready for breakthrough—let's start the conversation.