Ryan Parker

Ryan Parker is a visionary diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) transformational leader and business strategist with over 20 years of experience in various sectors including academic medicine, healthcare, STEM, IT, consulting, and entertainment.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Music from Jacksonville State University and has pursued Graduate Studies at The George Washington University School of Business.

Ryan has held key positions such as Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion+ at CGI, President and CEO of Parker Group, LLC, Interim Vice President - Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Division Vice President - Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at KentuckyOne Health, and various other leadership roles focusing on diversity and inclusion.

With a track record of designing and implementing cutting-edge DEI strategies, Ryan is recognized as a trusted thought leader, charismatic speaker, and agile thinker, driving organizational performance and competitiveness in the marketplace.