#IAMRIVIERABEACH Dr. Deandre Poole, Candidate for the Port of Palm Beach Group 5, Daijah Harvin Arti

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.   Today's Guest: Dr. Deandre Poole Dr. Deandre Poole is a candidate for the Port of Palm Beach Group 5. He was born in West Palm Beach and grew up in Pleasant City. Dr. Poole graduated from Suncoast Community High School in 1999. He also lived in Riviera Beach when he was a student at Suncoast and a college student at Florida Atlantic University. He is an ordained elder and member of New Day Covenant Life COGIC in Riviera Beach. He is married to Dr. Stephanie Poole, a local Veterinarian and graduate of Tuskegee University. Professionally, Dr. Poole serves as a senior instructor in the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies (SCMS) at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Dr. Poole is also an associate member of the graduate faculty and is the coordinator for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the SCM. Dr. Poole earned his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Communication from FAU and his Ph.D. in Communication and Culture from Howard University. In addition to his educational and teaching accomplishments, Dr. Poole has served in various civic, nonprofit, political, and academic leadership positions focused on equality, social justice, advocacy, educational empowerment, civic engagement, and leadership development. Connect with Dr. Poole: 561-331-1531 Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184