Anesa "Nes" Parker is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in advisory and board roles across various organizations, including American Forests, Survivor Alliance, and Free the Slaves. Currently serving as a Principal at Deloitte since 2010, Anesa also held a board membership at BUILD Metro DC until December 2022. Anesa's early career included teaching English through the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) and working as a legislative assistant at the California State Assembly. Anesa holds a Master of Public Administration in Management from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Vassar College, complemented by studies at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.