Ryan Parker

Ryan Parker has an extensive work experience in various organizations. Ryan started their career in 2011 as an Outreach Coordinator for Conservation Alabama and worked there until 2013. From 2013 to 2015, they worked as the Red Rock Trail System Coordinator for Freshwater Land Trust. In 2015, they joined United Way of Central Alabama as a Community Engagement Specialist and held that role until 2018. Ryan then became the Assistant Vice President of Community Impact-Health at the same organization from 2019 to 2021. Currently, they serve as the Vice President of Community Impact- Bold Goals Coalition at United Way of Central Alabama.

Ryan Parker pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from The University of Alabama from 2004 to 2007. Ryan furthered their education by obtaining a Master of Public Administration degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2007 to 2009.