Heather Brinton Parker

Heather Brinton Parker, CMP, CAE, currently serves as Vice President of Education, Events & Programs at the National Association of Landscape Professionals, a position held since October 2019. Previously, Parker held leadership roles, including Vice President of Education & Meetings at CHPA and Principal and Executive Coach at Compass Executive Coaching, LLC. During a lengthy tenure at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Parker advanced from Assistant Director to Senior Director positions, leading various departments and directing significant teams to enhance educational offerings and manage substantial meeting revenues. Parker's educational background includes a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling Services from Clemson University and a Leadership Coaching Certificate from George Mason University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clemson University.