Robin Parson

Member Spotlight: 

Robin Parson
Owner
Tours by NOLA

As an Oral Historian, Independent Scholar, and Cultural Ambassador Native to New Orleans, Robin has dedicated her career to preserving African American history and culture in Louisiana. Her professional background includes over 20 years as the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Louis Armstrong Foundation, Inc., a decade as the curator for Tours by NOLA, and several years as a City of New Orleans Tour Guide and AHI Travel Director.

Robin’s scholarly work involves research collaborations with the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Northwestern State University. Robin also had the honor of presenting research at the Louisiana History Association and the French Colonial Society in Martinique.

Since joining MSWIT in 2020—the same year she launched her tour business, Tours by NOLA—the organization has been instrumental in referring guests seeking educational and historical experiences in New Orleans.

Beyond Robin’s work in history, culture, and tourism, she is the owner and founder of Partnerships in Fitness LLC (PIF), a consulting group that designs health and wellness programs for communities, schools, and workplaces. PIF focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes to prevent obesity-related conditions and currently partners with AARP and Amerihealth. Additionally, she is a certified SBA WOSB and a City of New Orleans certified DBE.

Robin’s extensive talent has also contributed to the ART world in New Orleans. She is a member of the Louisiana Dance Association, a nonprofit dedicated to regional dance preservation.

As a woman entrepreneur in the tourism industry, the support of MSWIT is invaluable. Robin thanks MSWIT for creating a space for women to thrive and for helping Tours by NOLA level the playing field in a challenging market.