Parker Lynch

Parker Lynch has a long and varied work experience. In 2010, they began working as a Program Assistant for Racquet Up Detroit, introducing the game of squash to children in the Detroit Public School system and acting as their mentor, tutor, and coach. In 2013, they became a 4th Grade Teacher at Greenwich Country Day School, assuming homeroom head teacher duties for maternity leave and co-teaching in five different 4th grade homerooms. From 2016 to 2019, they worked as a Sourcing Specialist for Hire4ce, sourcing, recruiting, reviewing, and phone screening candidates for companies including Pandora Radio, Nielsen, and others. In 2016, they also began working as a Teacher at Rawson Saunders School. In 2018, they returned to Racquet Up Detroit as a Squash and Fitness Coordinator. In 2019, they became the Chief Executive Officer of HedgeHog Health, and in 2020 they began volunteering with Frontline Foods, coordinating with Michigan hospitals to ensure that COVID-19 frontline hospital workers have meals and pursuing corporate partnerships for Frontline Foods. Parker also began working as a Contractor for The Autism Alliance of Michigan in 2019. In 2022, they joined the NYU Steinhardt Dean's Alumni Board Member.

Parker Lynch received a Dual MA in Childhood Education and Special Education from New York University from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature, General from Indiana University Bloomington from 2002 to 2006. Parker also attended Cranbrook Schools from 1998 to 2002, studying General Studies. In 2021, they were awarded the Albert Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who's Who. In 2020, they were recognized as one of the Top 100 Leaders in Education by the Global Forum for Education and Learning. In 2017, they obtained both a Food Handler's License and TABC certification from Learn2serve and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, respectively. In 2014, they were certified in Google Classroom from AppsEvents - Google for Education Summits. In 2013, they became a Member of the International Honor Society in Education, Kappa Delta Pi. Parker is also currently enrolled in the Newchip Accelerator, and has obtained a Sourcing Degree from The Sourcing Institute.