Mississippi Native Recognized For Volunteer Work Uplifting Underserved Communities
Atlanta-based marketing executive Tangela Parker has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for her extensive volunteer work over the past 24 years.
As one of few female C-suite leaders bestowed this highest honor in the President’s Volunteer Service Award program, Parker was praised for “outstanding character, work ethic, and dedication.”
A native of Brandon, Mississippi, Parker has dedicated over 4,000 hours to supporting underserved communities during her accomplished career leading marketing efforts for Fortune 500 companies.
Leveraging Expertise To Empower And Equip Forgotten Voices
“I am passionate about investing in underserved communities and equipping others to rise above poverty,” said Parker, considered a national authority in marketing and motivational speaking. “I am also incredibly fortunate to love my work and the communities we serve.”
In roles directing high-profile marketing and public affairs campaigns, Parker has developed programming focused on enhancing quality of life and advancement opportunities for marginalized groups. Her initiatives have improved access, resources, skills training, and more.
From HBCU Roots To The Heights Of Industry Success
A political science and pre-law graduate of the storied HBCU Alcorn State University, Parker further honed her leadership abilities at Harvard Business School’s prestigious Executive Leadership program.
Today, the award-winning marketing trailblazer continues paying forward the support that enabled her rise by empowering vulnerable communities. Parker currently serves on numerous philanthropic boards while remaining an active leader in her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha.
As Parker’s example shows, lifting others can uplift lives and cement one’s legacy. Her Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award reflects a living embodiment of service and change.
