Joanie Parker (She/Her)

Joanie Parker's work experience includes serving as the Vice President of Education, Employment and FL Day Services at Heritage Christian Services since August 2023. Prior to that, they held the position of Associate Vice President of Education and Employment since October 2015. Joanie also has experience as the Director of Day and Vocational Services at Heritage Christian Services, starting in 1996. Before joining Heritage Christian Services, they worked as a Program Director for the Compu-Pals Computer Club at United Cerebral Palsy or the Capital Area from 1991 to 1992. Joanie's earlier experience includes working as an Early Intervention Teacher at United Cerebral Palsy of the Capital Area from 1989 to 1992.

Joanie Parker's education history begins with their earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education of the Hearing Impaired from The College of New Jersey between 1979 and 1983. Joanie then pursued a Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education at Millersville University of Pennsylvania from 1985 to 1989.

In addition to their formal degrees, Joanie Parker has obtained various certifications. In January 2019, they received a Diversity and Inclusion certificate from Cornell University. More recently, in May 2021, they obtained a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education.

Although the specific years are not provided, Joanie Parker also engaged in further education and development experiences. Joanie participated in the Disney Approach to People Management program at the Disney Institute and received a certificate. Joanie attended Roberts Wesleyan College for a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, Vanderbilt University for a Certificate in Executive Leadership, and Cornell University's Employment and Disability Institute for a certificate in Citizen-Centered Leadership Development Community of Practice.

Joanie Parker completed their secondary education at Central Regional High School, but the specific dates and any degrees obtained are not provided.