Eric Gerard Parsons

Background

About Eric Gerard Parsons

Senior community programs/partnerships leader with extensive experience working within the for-profit, non-profit, and government sectors to drive equality, community development, and positive social change. Key areas of focus to date include public policy planning, juvenile justice, healthcare, welfare reform, workforce development, culture and arts advocacy, and community engagement. Key roles held to date include serving as Chief of Staff to the New York City Commissioner of Juvenile Justice, and working for the world's largest social service industry, in addition to serving for five years as a chief legislative aide to a Seattle City Councilmember. Additional experience working on projects in partnership with the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Department of Justice, and U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. Areas of expertise include: • Community Relations, Partnerships & Engagement • Strategic Partnership & Alliance Formation / Leadership • Cultural & Arts Awareness Programs • Corpoate Citizenship & Social Responsibility (CSR) • Workforce Development / Economic Development • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) • Public Policy Research, Policy Advocacy & Legislative Affairs • Government Relations & Coalition-Building • Affordable Housing, Healthcare & Food Security Initiatives • Educational Access & Opportunity Programs • Budgeting, Program Administration & Team Leadership • Strategic Messaging, Communications & Influencing • Fundraising & Grant Administration • Program Development, Management & Evaluation Educational credentials include an M.A. in Urban Affairs and Policy Analysis from The New School for Social Research, combined with a B.A. in Print Journalism from Howard University.