Ken Parker

Ken Parker currently serves as the Vice President of Learning Innovation at Public Strategies, focusing on next-generation adult education and business development. Previously, Ken co-founded and served as CEO of NextThought, where an exceptional team created impactful videos and learning experiences through creative media and technology. Ken's career includes significant roles at RiskMetrics Group as a co-founder and leader, contributing to the organization's growth from 25 to 1,200 employees, and a position at JP Morgan as Vice President of Development, where the JPM Analytics Library was created. Ken also began the professional journey at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, developing software for aerospace applications. Ken holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Bachelor's degree in Math/Computer Science from Oklahoma Christian University.