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Alumni Spotlight: Jermane | Where are they Now?

Excited to bring you another edition of our Alumni Spotlight series! Join us as we celebrate the inspiring journeys of our former scholars, highlighting how Palmer Scholars has shaped their paths and empowered them to create lasting change. From personal growth to community impact, their stories embody the legacy of opportunity and success.


Jermane Easterlin, Business Solutions Senior Specialist at Workforce Central


Jermane Easterlin, Palmer Scholars Alum
Jermane E., Palmer Scholars 2004-2008




















When did you start at Palmer Scholars?

I was involved in Palmer Scholars from 2004 through 2008.


Where are you currently in your life?

I currently serve as the Business Solutions Senior Specialist at Workforce Central, where I help drive strategic impact for businesses and create pathways to opportunity through workforce development. I’m also a business owner, consultant, and focused on the intersection of leadership development and emerging technologies like AI. I recently earned my MBA and am passionate about using my story to inspire and empower others. Outside of my professional life, I serve as a deacon at Harvest Church and am a proud husband to my beautiful wife, Susan and father to two amazing kids—Isaac (5) and Kimberly (10 months).


What advice do you have for current and future scholars?

Stay grounded in your “why,” surround yourself with people who believe in your potential, and never underestimate the value of perseverance. You are capable of far more than you know, and your story has power, even in the moments that feel uncertain. Keep showing up for yourself every day and remember—there is an overcomer in each and every one of you.


Thank you to Palmer Scholars and Act Six for believing in me early on. The support I received through the program helped shape who I am today. I’m committed to paying it forward and supporting the next generation.


Connect with Jermane via LinkedIn here: Jermane Easterlin (LinkedIn)


Are you a former Palmer Scholar? We would love to hear from you! Contact us to be featured on our next "Where are they Now" blogpost.

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