Adam Parker

Adam Parker serves as the Director of Development at The ARK, leading a six-person team to raise $8 million annually for the organization's comprehensive care services in the Chicagoland Jewish community. With extensive experience in development, Adam oversaw the concluding years of a nearly $25 million capital campaign for The Ark's facility renovation, set to reopen in March 2024. Prior roles include Director of Campaigns and Special Gifts at Latin School of Chicago and Assistant Director of Major & Principal Gifts at Shedd Aquarium. Adam has also held positions at Latin School of Chicago in various development capacities and contributed to the Masorti Foundation's fundraising efforts. Educated at Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary, Adam holds degrees in Classics and Ancient Judaism, and completed the Development Leadership Consortium Management Fellows program.