Parke Benjamin

Parke Benjamin has a diverse and extensive work experience in various roles within the finance and healthcare industries. Parke currently serves as the COO/CFO at International Accelerator since August 2021. Prior to that, they worked as a Fund Advisor at IA Global Ventures starting in February 2022. Before that, they held multiple positions at MD Cress Ventures, including Operational Chief Financial Officer from April 2018 onward and Senior Associate from December 2016 to April 2018. Parke also worked at Rainier Healthcare as the Chief Financial Officer from October 2018 to December 2021, and as the Vice President of Growth from March 2017 to October 2018. Earlier in their career, they served as the Director of Operations at Transitions Geriatrics Group from January 2015 to December 2016, and as a Data Analyst from August 2013 to January 2015.

Parke Benjamin completed various levels of education throughout their academic journey. Parke first attended Stephen F. Austin High School from 2005 to 2008, where they did not pursue any specific degree or field of study. Following high school, they enrolled at UCLA in 2008, although the details of their degree or field of study are not provided. In 2009, Parke embarked on a dual education path, attending both the Texas McCombs School of Business and The University of Texas at Austin. At Texas McCombs School of Business, they pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Finance, which they completed in 2013. Meanwhile, at The University of Texas at Austin, Parke pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a specialization in Biochemistry, which they also completed in 2013. In the same year, they sought international experience by studying at IES Abroad in San Sebastián, Spain. Finally, Parke Benjamin participated in a Private Equity Certification program at The Wharton School, which they are expected to complete in 2022.