Bethany Parker

Bethany Parker is Community-Word Project’s Managing Director of Development. She brings over 8 years of development and fundraising experience, with an extensive background in relationship management, event execution and corporate giving. When it is done right, she believes that fundraising is a powerful expression of hope for the future. Bethany is a self-proclaimed New Yorker, who was adopted by the city when she moved here to attend Sarah Lawrence College, where she received her B.A. in International Development. Her work for social justice includes working as an advocate for survivors of Sex Trafficking, supporting work-force development programs to empower and employee underserved women in NYC, and most recently working at Year Up, Inc. to help equip the next generation of talent for the next generation of jobs. Bethany brings high-level energy to her work and hobbies which includes playing basketball, creative writing, and chasing her 1 year old around all day.