Ciera Parks, MHRD, SHRM-CP

Ciera Parks, MHRD, SHRM-CP, currently serves as Chief Executive Officer at CWC HR Training & Solutions and has held the position of Vice President, People Operations & Culture at Vangst since June 2021. Prior experience includes serving as VP of Programs & Professional Development for NAAAHR Greater Baltimore, where Ciera facilitated professional growth for HR practitioners, and as a Human Resources Business Partner at Amazon, managing HR functions for a large workforce and driving engagement initiatives. Ciera has also held HR roles at Social Solutions, Center for Urban Families, and Kohl's Distribution Center, demonstrating a strong commitment to employee development and operational efficiency. Educational qualifications include a Master's in Human Resources Development from Towson University, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from the University of South Florida, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from Rollins College.