Marcia Parker
About Marcia Parker
Marcia Parker is the Vice President of Philanthropic Partnerships at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in journalism, education, and digital media, with previous roles including Executive Director at Informa and Chief Operating Officer at CalMatters.
Current Role at The New York Times
Marcia Parker serves as the Vice President of Philanthropic Partnerships at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing partnerships that enhance the philanthropic efforts of the organization. Her work aims to align the newspaper's mission with various philanthropic initiatives, fostering collaborations that support journalism and community engagement.
Previous Experience at Informa
Before her current role, Parker worked at Informa as the Executive Director of Content for Technology sites from 2014 to 2017. During her tenure in San Francisco, she was responsible for overseeing content strategy and development, contributing to the growth of technology-focused publications within the organization.
Academic Background
Parker studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Political Science from 1973 to 1976. She furthered her education with a Master of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from The Fletcher School at Tufts University in 1980. Additionally, she completed the Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in 2020 and participated in the Exponential Fundraising program at Harvard University, earning a Nonprofit Leadership Certificate.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
Parker has held various teaching positions, including serving as an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University from 2017 to 2020 and as a Lecturer at UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism in 2009. She also held the role of Assistant Dean at UC Berkeley, where she contributed to higher education management. In addition to her teaching roles, she mentors startups in the digital media sector, providing guidance to emerging companies.
Leadership in Journalism and Media
Parker has extensive experience in journalism and media leadership. She was the Chief Operating Officer at CalMatters, a non-profit news organization, where she managed operational aspects. Additionally, she worked as the West Coast Editorial Director for Patch.com, overseeing editorial strategy and content development. Her background includes consulting for Yahoo! on digital media strategy and managing digital media projects at Intuit as Assistant Managing Editor for Quicken.com.