Jamie A. Parson

Jamie A. Parson is currently the Chief Diversity Officer at Appalachian State University. In this role, they are responsible for the development and implementation of the university's diversity strategy. Jamie also serves as a liaison to the university's Board of Trustees on diversity initiatives and works with the president, senior administration, and campus constituents to ensure that Appalachian State University is an inclusive community that values diversity.

Parson began their career as an Investigator for the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission where they managed a caseload of employment and public accommodation law cases. Jamie then worked as a Fire Claims Representative for State Farm Insurance before joining Appalachian State University as a Visiting Professor in 2012. In their role as a faculty member, Parson taught courses in Business Law and Personal Insurance.

Parson is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law and has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Jamie A. Parson received a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Nebraska College of Law and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sociology and Anthropology from Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Jamie A. Parson reports to Sheri Everts, Chancellor. Some of their coworkers include Doug Gillin - Director of Athletics, Hank Foreman - Vice Chancellor & Chief of Staff, and Matthew Dockham - Director of External Affairs & Community Relations.