Biography
Paola Evies is a psychologist who graduated from Rafael Urdaneta University in Venezuela. She holds a master’s degree in Neuropsychology, Multiple Intelligences, and Mindfulness in Early Childhood Education from Nebrija University and IMF Business School in Spain. Additionally, she possesses a master’s degree in science with a specialization in Sex Counseling from the Center for Psychiatric, Psychological, and Sexological Research of Venezuela. She also earned a Master of Science in School Administration from Bicentenaria University of Aragua. Furthermore, she holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Zulia.
Paola Evies is a Professional Coach (ACSTH) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Additionally, she is a Certified Professional in Higher Education (CHEP) with a specialization in Excellence in Admissions and holds the distinction of Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) with a focus on Excellence in Online Teaching. These qualifications are recognized by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC) and Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU).
Furthermore, she is a university professor in the United States. She also holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in Mental Health Intervention from the University of Zulia, Faculty of Medicine, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Digital Training from the European Institute of Postgraduate Studies. In addition, she is a vocational counselor, a motivator with a deep passion for continuous learning, an expert in teaching emotional management, and fully committed to delivering the highest level of professional service to those in need of her expertise.
Her Professional Development
Paola Evies has excelled in her professional development with over 15 years of continuous experience in the fields of clinical and organizational psychology, coaching, teaching, and entrepreneurship
Psychologist
From a clinical perspective, she has focused her areas of expertise on child and adolescent counseling, vocational guidance, adults and couples, addressing topics related to respectful parenting, healthy families, functional relationships, individual and couples’ sexology, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. As a mental health practitioner, she strives to positively impact the mental and emotional well-being of her clients.
Professional Coach
The implementation of this discipline as a professional practice allows for a transformation and guidance process focused on an action and solution-oriented methodology. Paola successfully achieved the integration of Psychology as a science with the methodological intervention of Coaching, based on a scientific foundation. The goal is to manage aspects related to personal, professional, relationships, and quality of life, as well as parent and child education.
Organizational Psychology (I/O) and Executive Coaching
Drawing from the multidisciplinary approach of various sciences, including Organizational Psychology (I/O), Management, Education, and Executive Coaching, Paola Evies provides consultancy in human resources, design of training needs analysis programs (TNA), competency-based personnel selection, leadership, stress management, burnout, and job frustration, high-performance team management, and the administration of psychological tests.
Her Beginnings
Born in Venezuela to Venezuelan parents, Paola Evies spent her formative years navigating the vibrant cities of Caracas, her father’s birthplace, and Maracaibo, her mother’s hometown. From an early age, Paola exhibited a fervent love for reading and the sciences, demonstrating an insatiable appetite for continuous learning and education. Notably mature for her age, she consistently found herself as the youngest student in her primary education classes, thanks to her remarkable academic achievements, which warranted her promotion to more advanced grade levels.
At just 15 years old, Paola completed her secondary education, securing her first academic accolade, a feat that paved the way for her entry into the esteemed University of Zulia with honors when she was merely 16. Here, within the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, specifically in the School of Administration, Paola once again excelled academically, managing to complete her degree a year ahead of schedule, thereby earning her first university title as a Bachelor of Administration.
Fueled by an unwavering passion for the human sciences, she promptly embarked on a new academic journey at Rafael Urdaneta University, attaining her degree as a Psychologist. This marked a pivotal moment in her life, as psychology had always been a subject of profound interest. Following this, she returned to her alma mater, the University of Zulia, but this time within the Faculty of Medicine, where she successfully completed a Diploma in Mental Health Intervention. Without pause, she ventured into the realm of Sexology by pursuing a Master’s degree, and later earned a Master’s in Educational Management.
Paola’s intellectual prowess and dedication to her field have seen her actively participating as both a speaker and attendee at numerous conferences, courses, and radio and television programs across Latin America. Additionally, her contributions include published articles and active involvement in scientific and academic events held in universities across the United States, Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela.
A New Life: United States
In 2018, Paola Evies made the decision to immigrate to the United States with her family, embarking on a new life challenge. She began to excel in her professional pursuits, evaluating her academic credentials. Since then, she has had the honor of serving as an instructor for UNAD Florida, imparting knowledge in various areas of psychology. Subsequently, Paola applied for and assumed the role of Director of Admissions and Records at Summa University, where she expanded her knowledge of the functions associated with the Admissions and Records system in American universities.
In parallel, Paola founded a psychological support platform called ‘Entorno Psicológico.’ This enterprise was initially founded in Venezuela and later established in the United States, incorporating best practices for internationalization. The platform was created with the purpose of offering online psychological assistance worldwide, and later introduced services in organizational psychology.
Continuing her entrepreneurial spirit, Paola established Psydemy © -Learning Academy- a DBA from Educational & Psychological Research Institute LLC, dedicated to human resources consulting and continuous training aimed at organizations, professionals and the general public. Psydemy provides training under the face-to-face and online modality for the United States and Latin America. Psydemy’s purpose is focused on offering a unique learning environment under an academic and organizational approach, based on professionalism and creativity.
In her relentless pursuit of further professional growth and commitment to best practices, Paola ventured into the field of coaching. To accomplish this, she pursued certification as a Professional Coach. Subsequently, she obtained the Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) certification in Excellence in Admissions, and she later earned the Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) certification in Excellence in Online Teaching. Both of these prestigious certifications are granted by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC) and Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU).
Woman, Daughter, Sister, Mother, and Wife
“Paola Evies is distinguished by her entrepreneurial spirit, service-oriented nature, and genuine kindness. As the elder of two siblings in her family, she holds deep appreciation for the unwavering support and encouragement she received from her parents. Her mother’s visionary and entrepreneurial outlook on life left a lasting impression on Paola, while her father instilled in her the values of persistence and a commitment to achieving the highest standards of professionalism. Furthermore, she has been an outstanding sister, offering protection and guidance to her younger brother and nurturing in him a love for education and a thirst for knowledge.
Paola embraced motherhood at the age of 32, welcoming her eldest son, Fabián Jesús, into her life during the summer of 2018. This moment marked the beginning of her greatest and purest love, a love known only to mothers. Three years later, her other great love, her daughter Valeria Carolina, joined the family, adding even more joy to their household, particularly in the life of her little brother, Fabián. Paola is celebrated for her role as a model mother—youthful, fun, and dedicated to imparting the values and principles of emotional intelligence through a style of parenting that prioritizes health and respect.
In her role as a wife, Paola, along with her husband René, has forged a resilient connection built on trust and clear, assertive communication. Together, they have established a nurturing home for their two children and have been mutually supportive in their professional journeys, achieving significant milestones along the way.”
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology. (Rafael Urdaneta University, URU).
- Bachelor of Business Administration. (University of Zulia, LUZ).
- Master in Neuropsychology Multiple Intelligences and Mindfulness in Early and Childhood Education. (Nebrija University and IMF Business School, Spain).
- Master of Science in Sex Counseling. (Center for Psychiatric, Psychological, and Sexological Research of Venezuela, CIPPSV).
- Master of Science in School Administration. (Bicentenaria University of Aragua, UBA).
- Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) (Excellence in Online Teaching). Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC) endorsed by Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU).
- Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) (Excellence in Admissions). Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC) endorse by Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) and the Association for the Advancement of the College Admissions Profession (AACAP).
- Professional Coach, Leadership and Life Coaching, (ACSTH). Lider Coach Profesional (LCP) – Argentina, endorsed by International Coaching Federation (ICF).
- Certificate of Advanced Study. “Digital Training”. Instituto Europeo de Posgrado & RED SUMMA.
- Certificate of Advanced Study: “Mental Health Intervention”. Universidad del Zulia, School of Medicine. Maracaibo, (University of Zulia, LUZ).
- Over 15 years of continuous professional experience.”
Professional and Scientific Associations
- American Psychological Association (APA). Associate Member N° C2103321923.
- Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology (SIOP). Associate Member N° 161436.
- Interamerican Society of Psychology (SIP). Member N° 08071.
- Federation of Venezuelan Psychologists (Federación de Psicólogos Venezolanos) (FPV). Registered N° 7.801.
- Board of Psychologists of the State of Zulia (Colegio de Psicólogos del Estado Zulia) (CPEZ). Registered N° 1.570.
- Venezuelan Society for Health Psychology (Sociedad Venezolana de Psicología de la Salud) (SOVEPPSA) and Venezuelan Foundation for the Advancement of Health Psychology (Fundación Venezolana para el avance de la Psicología de la Salud) (FUNVEPSSA), Registered N° MA-202.
- Colegio de Administración del Estado Zulia (Board of Business Administration of the State of Zulia) (CLADEZ). Registered N° LAC-21-37480.
Organizations
- Educational & Psychological Research Institute.
- SABAL University.
- Unad Florida.
- Innova Educational Services.
- Summa University.
- Entorno Psicológico.
- Coachteen Academy.
- Centro Clínico La Sagrada Familia.
- Colegio Universitario Monseñor de Talavera.
- Hospital Hogar Clínica San Rafael.
- Petroquímica de Venezuela S.A.