Dijon Parker

Dijon Parker, MPH, serves as the Assistant Director of Development at CUNY Bronx Community College, where responsibilities include philanthropic research leading to significant funding opportunities and management of annual fundraising events, generating over $2 million annually. As the creator of Feed the Bronx with GrowNYC, Dijon enhances food access for local families in need. Previous experience includes roles as a Public Health Advisor during the COVID-19 outbreak with NYC Health + Hospitals, a Public Health Intern at GrowNYC, and leadership positions at Women In Need, Inc., Hearst Magazines, and National Medical Fellowships, Inc., showcasing strong administrative and database management skills. Dijon holds a Master of Public Health in Global Health from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Marketing from The College of New Rochelle.