Dr. Dennis Parker
Dr. Dennis is a highly regarded and dynamic motivational speaker and author who inspires individuals, families, groups and organizations to create and foster positive change among themselves, their communities and the world. In his books, “Motivating Males to be Men” and “UnRestricted,” Dr. Dennis encourages the reader to be self-reflective, leading one to self-analysis and personal transformation.
“For the past 25 years I have worked with numerous individuals to find and embrace their purpose in life,” he says. “It is my quest to continue to provide guidance and counsel to as many people as possible through written words of encouragement and inspiration. In my work, I have found that barriers often present themselves in the legal, criminal and social justice arena. My books offer readers concrete strategies and solutions for navigating and arriving at effective legal and policy changes.
“While current conditions enable individuals to accept or rebuff certain societal precepts, structures and traditions, many of us find it difficult to distinguish who we really are and who we say we are. My simple reality is for all of us to try, as much as possible, to live in our own TRUTH. Yes, while “living in your own truth” isn’t always possible given life’s complexities, eventually the truth will evolve.
“When we all keep pushing through life’s challenges and enter brave conversations, our individual and collective truths will emerge.”
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With more than 20 years as an entrepreneur, business leader and mental health professional, Dr. Dennis is firmly established as an important voice on critical, national and societal issues. He earned his doctoral degree in Public Administration and Public Policy from Virginia Commonwealth University. The son of ministers, Dr. Dennis infuses his inspirational messages with sound spiritual concepts and principals. He is also a proud father to two young adult children. By combining his academic background with professional and personal experience, Dr. Dennis inspires, educates, motivates and encourages others to gain insight about the challenges they face, prepare a thorough action plan for growth, and achieve transformative change.
Dr. Dennis is the Chief Executive Officer for Carieton and Associates, a national Human Services and Human Capital Development organization. Concurrently, Dr. Dennis has been the Chief Operating Officer and a partner of Hargrove, Oliver & Parker Enterprise (H.O.P.E.) a community-based human services provider that offers independent living skills to youth aging out of foster care, along with mental health and social support services to children, adults and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia.