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Evelyn Parker is a distinguished Global Certified Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Practitioner, thought leader, and executive advisor with over 23 years of experience spanning corporate, higher education, and nonprofit sectors.

She is a strategic change agent specializing in human resources, learning and development, talent management, executive coaching, change management, project management, and business operations. With a track record of fostering inclusive workplace cultures, Evelyn is passionate about transforming organizations through data-driven DEI strategies, innovative leadership programs, and systemic equity frameworks.

Recognized as a 2025 Top 100 DEI Leader and featured on the 2024 DEI Execs to Watch list, Evelyn is renowned for her ability to design and implement high-impact DEI initiatives that drive cultural transformation and organizational success. She has extensive expertise in leading enterprise-wide change management efforts, developing educational curricula, and building sustainable talent pipelines that create growth opportunities for historically underrepresented groups.

Evelyn’s commitment to leadership development extends beyond her corporate work—she is an accomplished mentor, executive coach, and sought-after keynote speaker, empowering individuals and organizations to embrace inclusive excellence. She holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership and development and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership.

Her outstanding contributions have earned her numerous national recognitions, including:
• 2025 TOP100 OnCon Icon DEI Professional Leader Award Winner
• 2025 Circle of Excellence Nominee
• 2024 TOP100 OnCon Icon DEI Professional Leader Award Winner
• 2024 Athena Young Professional Award Nominee
• 2024 Colors of Success DEI Leadership Award
• 2023 Athena International Award
• 2023 Women of Excellence Honoree
• 2023 Colors of Success DEI Leadership Award
• 2023 Forty Under 40 Honoree


Beyond her professional achievements, Evelyn is a published author of Afflictions to Abundance, a transformative work that blends personal testimony, spiritual insights, and practical coping mechanisms to guide readers through life’s adversities. Through raw conversations, faith-based reflections, and heartfelt journal entries, she equips individuals with the tools to overcome challenges and embrace a life of abundance.
With a dynamic presence in both corporate boardrooms and community spaces, Evelyn Parker is an influential force in DEI, leadership development, and personal empowerment, committed to driving meaningful change and fostering a more inclusive, equitable future.