S. Lovey Parker

S. Lovey Parker serves as the Executive Director and Founder of the Black Hoteliers & Investors Association, a trade association dedicated to advancing independent, Black-owned hotels and resorts. Parker also holds the position of Shareholder at Chief, a network aimed at empowering women leaders, and is the Founder and CEO of EVOLVED homes®, specializing in residential-hospitality innovation and private equity investment. Additional roles include Entrepreneur in Residence at Salamander Collection and Board Member at Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies Entrepreneurship. Parker's investing experience spans companies like PopCom and Backstage Capital, while also participating in various entrepreneurial initiatives through Georgetown University. Academic qualifications include a Master's of Professional Studies in Global Hospitality Leadership from Georgetown University, a Women’s Entrepreneurship Certificate from Cornell University, and a Bachelor's degree in Technical Management with a Hospitality focus from DeVry University.