Stephen Parker

Stephen Parker currently serves as the Executive Director of the National Independent Venue Association and is a board member of the Country Music Association, where also holds the position of Vice Chair for the CMA Foundation. With extensive experience in government relations and communications, Stephen has held various leadership roles including Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs at gener8tor and Director of Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs at the National Governors Association. This experience includes advising governors on legislative strategies and facilitating engagement with federal and state partners. Stephen has also contributed to educational policy reform through advisory roles with the Virginia School Boards Association. Academically, Stephen holds a Master’s Degree in Policy & Management from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s Degree in History & Political Science from Longwood University.