Annise Parker

Annise Parker is a versatile individual with a background in private, public, non-profit, and education sectors, characterized as a thinker, doer, and strategist, driven by a passion for efficient and effective government operations.

Parker pursued her education at Rice University, where she studied BA in Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology.

She has held various significant positions throughout her career, including being the President and CEO at LGBTQ Victory Fund & Institute, a Venture Partner at RIDGE-LANE Limited Partners, Senior VP and Chief Strategy Officer at BakerRipley, Professor in the Practice at Rice University, Mayor of the City of Houston, Controller of the City of Houston, Council Member of the City of Houston, Engineering Technician at Mosbacher Energy Co, and File Clerk at TexasGulf Oil and Gas.