PARLE, MN

The PARLE podcast is dedicated to educating our Minnesota communities about topics that are essential to understand in order to create a society where everyone thrives. Join us as we learn alongside community leaders or innovators, professionals, and entrepreneurs who are doing this work on a daily basis. Hosted by Dominique " Mr. Neek" Pierre-Toussaint & Dr. Jen Westmoreland. This show is supported by GEN - Generation Enhanced Network (Powered by Soc13ty 101)

Contributors

Host

Dominique "Mr. Neek" Pierre-Toussaint

Dominique continues to serve and consult in the Twin Cities, Minnesota areas for over 15+ years. He is the founder of Soc13ty_101, a social enterprise offering business and consulting services from a community-focused perspective, to drive economic development locally…

Soc13ty_101 prioritizes new generation voices by collaborating with young adult leaders, entrepreneurs, and activists is evident through our GEN - Generation Enhanced Network. Three notable partners SMA - Sue McLean & Associates, HBCA - Hopkins Business & Civic Association, and Seven Worlds Away LLC are invested in serving humanity alongside Soc13ty 101.

https://soc13.com/

Co-host

Dr. Jen Westmoreland

Dr. Jen Westmoreland (she/her) has been working in education within the U.S. and internationally for over two decades. She currently serves on the Hopkins School Board.

Jen holds a M.A. in French & Francophone Studies (UCLA) and a M.A. in Literature & English Studies (MN State University – Mankato). She is currently pursuing a doctorate in the Department of Educational Leadership at MN State University – Mankato.

Jen’s advocacy work at the local, state, and federal levels focuses on multilingual and culturally-affirming teaching, anti-racist policy and practice, and support for LGBTQ+ students, educators, and parents/caregivers.