About Peter

Peter Ferguson approaches his life as Maya Angelou defined hers: to “not merely survive but to thrive; and do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Peter is a mission-driven empowerment specialist dedicated to empowering others throughout his entire career.

Ferguson is widely known and recognized, with over 25 years of experience facilitating and coordinating professional development engagements. His message reinforces that relationships matter and relationships are the foundation within each and every success a person experiences.

Ferguson has been a successful non-profit executive and is a result-orientated educational professional who has made a transformational impact as an adult and youth leadership facilitator; He takes participants beyond the understanding impact to influence sustainability within adults and scholars for lasting development of interpersonal skills and development.

Ferguson empowers thousands of people annually in various fields, including but not limited to K-12 public and private schools, districts, staff, administration, students, supplemental education entities, family advocacy agencies, government, and corporations. In addition, he is frequently invited to facilitate conversations about race, education, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and purpose during public speaking, workshops, and consulting engagements.

Ferguson has been a keynote and featured presenter at numerous conferences, including the annual National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference, profiled on the Leading on Purpose podcast, host of 93.7 The Ticket “Bigger Than the Score,” and his work is showcased within the Heartland Emmy nominated 2021 documentary We Will Not Be Silent.

The recipient of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Chancellors Fulfilling the Dream Award; N.A.A.C.P. Community Service Award, he continues to honor his mother, a 40-year educator, through service and championing the fight against Alzheimer’s.

The founder and PBO “Primary Belief Officer” of Peter Ferguson BHS, LLC., he is the Coordinator of Culture, Inclusion, and Scholar Development for Lincoln Public Schools.

A gas station mocha drink connoisseur, Ferguson, and his wife, Stephanie, are the proud parents of their daughter, Jaden.