Courses taught:

She teaches the MPNA Public Administration Foundation course and has taught other management courses at Metropolitan State.

Short Biography:

Commissioner Parker is an elected member of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. She was first elected to the County Board in 1996 and has served as vice-chair of the County Board since 1999.

Commissioner Parker has over 30 years of community and professional experience. She is a creative problem solver and has expertise in making effective change in government. As the Falcon Heights City Administrator (1986-91), she reassessed city operations and collaborated with other government units to improve city services and cut costs. As Deputy Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations (1991-95), she was responsible for legislative relations and strategic planning. She has also been a private management consultant. During the 1970s, she served as the first Senior Citizens Coordinator for Roseville Area Schools and later coordinated the County's Home Delivered Meals Program.