Charlene Parks
Author
Charlene Parks is a visionary entrepreneur, business strategist, and advocate for empowering urban communities. With over 25 years of experience managing large-scale technology deployments and driving organizational transformations, Charlene has a proven track record of achieving success through innovation and strategic leadership.
Charlene is completing her Doctorate in Business Administration (expected December 2025) and serves as an adjunct professor at Walsh College. She is passionate about preparing the next generation of leaders in IT and Project Management, equipping them with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital and business landscape.
Her entrepreneurial journey is a testament to resilience and expertise—successfully growing small businesses from the ground up while managing multimillion-dollar technology programs for some of the world’s largest retail organizations. Charlene holds multiple project management and business strategy certifications, showcasing her dedication to continuous learning and professional excellence.
Charlene’s vision is to transform her community by fostering opportunities for aspiring business owners through education, mentorship, and collaboration.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Charlene finds joy in life’s simple pleasures. She treasures time spent with her husband, three daughters, granddaughters, and her beloved pugs. As a lifelong learner and explorer, she enjoys traveling, reading, and discovering new ideas over coffee.
Through her business, education, and community development work, future Dr. Charlene Parks inspires and uplifts others, proving that with vision, hard work, and the right support, anything is possible.