Kari Parker, MBA
About Kari Parker, MBA
Kari Parker, MBA, is the Director of People Service Delivery at Expedia Group, with a background in project management and a focus on integrating technical functions with HR.
Title at Expedia Group
Kari Parker currently holds the position of Director of People Service Delivery at Expedia Group. She began this role in 2022 and is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. In this capacity, she oversees various HR functions and is responsible for integrating technical functions with HR to enhance organizational culture and employee satisfaction.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Before joining Expedia Group, Kari Parker worked at Boeing as the Sr. Everett Site People & Culture Strategy Leader from 2014 to 2022. In this role, she led various initiatives aimed at improving workplace culture and employee engagement. Her project management background significantly influenced her approach to HR and people strategy.
Educational Background
Kari Parker completed her Executive MBA at the University of Oregon - Charles H. Lundquist College of Business between 2018 and 2020. She also holds an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Oregon State University, which she earned from 2010 to 2015. During her academic career, she developed a leadership coaching solution for women in STEM industries as part of her MBA capstone project.
Teaching and Coaching
Alongside her professional roles, Kari Parker teaches a problem-solving class aimed at providing a common language for process improvement to employees, suppliers, and customers. This educational endeavor aligns with her expertise in integrating technical functions with HR to drive organizational progress and employee satisfaction.
Leadership and Early Career
Kari Parker's leadership journey began in martial arts, where she holds a 3rd degree black belt and taught classes to all ages. Early in her career, she gained diverse experience through roles such as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Medline Industries, Inc., and Kraft Foods Group, and as a Sales Associate at Mapel Boutique and AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.