Dara Parker
Dara Parker is a social impact executive with over 20 years鈥� experience leading purpose-driven organizations focused on systemic transformation. She currently serves as the CEO of , a global community of private asset owners seeking to steward wealth and use influence to enable a thriving world.
Dara has previously worked for Vancouver Foundation, Social Venture Partners, QMUNITY, the United Nations Association in Canada, and Cuso International. She currently serves on the board of Forward Global.
Dara began her career working in international development and has travelled to over 50 countries, spanning five continents. Her CIDA-funded work in Lesotho (Southern Africa), inspired her to return to pursue a master鈥檚 in planning at the University of British Columbia, with a focus on using human-centred design principles to build more equitable and inclusive communities.
She lives with her partner in Syilx Okanagan territory and spends her downtime chasing her French bulldogs, Mr. Bumper and Sir Waffles.