Parker joined Altice USA late last year from Comcast, where he was named to that company’s first National DE&I Council. He has served on various professional and nonprofit boards and is currently a board member of the Urban Alliance and a member of the board of trustees for the Living Classrooms Foundation in the greater Baltimore and Washington, D.C., area. Parker continues to support DEI-focused programs, initiatives and values among his peers at Optimum and in the larger telecom industry.
What does work-life balance mean to you? Work-life balance is all about finding a routine that allows for both professional success and personal fulfillment. It’s important to set boundaries, embrace flexibility and manage time effectively so that you feel accomplished at work without sacrificing moments with friends, family or just yourself. As the phrase suggests, it’s all about balance.
What do you think is the biggest misconception about diversity within your industry? The biggest misconception about diversity within our industry is that it is solely about meeting quotas rather than a transformative approach to business success. If we move beyond this misconception, we can embrace diversity as a powerful driver of innovation, growth, and creativity, which can lead to a more dynamic and successful industry in the long-term.
What nonprofit are you proud to champion and why? As a Board Member of the Center for Workforce Inclusion (CWI) Labs, I am proud to champion the organization’s mission of empowering innovative, inclusive workforce development programs and thought leaderships that power economic opportunity for adults to thrive in today’s ever-changing workforce. I have always been extremely passionate about moving our industry forward in terms of innovation and creativity, and I am a strong believer in creating equal opportunities for everyone and ensuring they have the tools and resources they need to succeed.