Antowonett Alisa Parks (“AP”) brings over 25 years of legal, teaching/training and human resources management expertise to her role as board member for Touch Foundation for Change. Throughout her illustrious career, she has not only excelled in her professional pursuits but has also demonstrated a profound commitment to community service and developing youth, young adults and adults. AP’s passion for making a meaning impact extends to her involvement in various non-profit organizations, where she has held multiple leadership and board of director positions. Her dedication to providing individuals with the skills necessary for personal and professional growth deeply resonates with TFC’s mission of empowering and transforming the lives of at-risk youth and socioeconomically disadvantaged young adults.

As a former Youth Director overseeing programs for pre-K to high school youth and college adjunct, AP has firsthand experience in creating solution-based services that restore dignity and erase stigmas often associated with those who are underprivileged. She’s been instrumental in helping others achieve their desired educational, career and personal development goals. Her leadership has guided hundreds of young individuals and adults towards building stable educational, professional and financial foundations, aligning perfectly with TFC’s goal of addressing social determinants and fostering holistic development.

With AP’s commitment to tirelessly serving the community, her unwavering dedication to empowering youth and young adults, and extensive experience training professionals in corporate, educational, government, non-profit and private sectors to reach their full potential speaks to her dedication to excellence and empowerment. Her alignment with the organization’s mission of enabling individuals to evolve into the best version of themselves ensures that her contributions will further TFC’s efforts in creating lasting positive change.on