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Who We Are

The Parents Union is a network of over 9,000 parents & caregivers. We are the go-to resource for parenting help, offering access to great parenting tips & information – All for FREE.

What We Do

Services & Skill-Sets
• Our focus on technology lets parents engage whenever & wherever convenient.
• Using our social media strategies, we partner with companies & organizations to bring parents information to make parenting easier.

The Parent Exchange
• The Parent Exchange is a free & anonymous forum where you can get advice from real parents just like you.
• Connect on your desktop, tablet, laptop, or smartphone to access The Parent Exchange.

Get Involved
• Sign up for our E-Blast 3X a Week
• Download Our Mobile App in iTunes and Google Play
• Join our Discussions on Twitter and Facebook
• Team-Up with TPU on an Issue important to you!

Team

The Parents Union Staff
Tom Brubaker
CEO

Tom Brubaker is Chief Executive Officer of The Parents Union.  Prior to joining The Parents Union, Tom held various senior management positions in sales, product marketing and corporate development for emerging and large technology companies including Microsoft, Visio Corporation and Prepared Response Inc.  Tom’s experience in education includes serving as a school board president and in leadership for a technology company deploying K12 public safety systems across US, including in Washington State   Tom holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Washington and a bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Wyoming.

“I’m excited to lead The Parents Union.  We’re innovators, engaging people where they are in ways that are fun and informative.  Our goal is to engage parents on their kid’s education and systemic change in schools.  I’m committed to reaching that goal, both as a tech innovator and as a parent.”

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Maggie Wilkens
Director of Marketing

Maggie Wilkens is Director of Marketing for The Parents Union.  Prior to that, she served as Statewide Field Coordinator for the League of Education Voters where she was a prime mover of recently approved legislation to transform school discipline in Washington State.  She holds a BA degree in Sociology and Ethnic Studies from Willamette University. Maggie has a passion for working with young people and coaches basketball in her free time.

"I am excited to work for The Parents Union because I’ve always been interested in building communities and space where diverse and divergent thinkers can come together and learn from each other. If TPU can help orchestrate self-sustainable forums for parents to help themselves, then we can begin to build a statewide movement to transform public education."

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TPU Board of Directors

Scott Oki
Founder And Chairman

 

 

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George Aposporos
Board Member

  

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Maria Frei
Board Member

         

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Erin Jones
Board Member

  

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Amit Mital
Board Member

  

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Mike Sotelo
Board Member

    

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