Ashley K Parks, Ms, Fnp Bc
About Ashley K Parks, Ms, Fnp Bc
Ashley K Parks, Ms, Fnp Bc is a Clinical Research Coordinator at Michigan Medicine and a Graduate Education and Research Assistant at UMass Boston. With over 18 years of experience in nursing and education, she focuses on health equity, cannabis science, and uplifting the experiences of Black women through her research and activism.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Ashley K Parks serves as a Graduate Education and Research Assistant at UMass Boston, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she contributes to various educational and research initiatives, focusing on the intersection of health policy and population health. Her work emphasizes the importance of health equity and the experiences of marginalized communities.
Previous Experience at The George Washington University
From 2018 to 2020, Ashley K Parks worked at The George Washington University as the Director of Graduate Clinical Education and Compliance and as an Assistant Professor. During her tenure, she focused on enhancing clinical education and ensuring compliance within the graduate programs, contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals.
Nursing Career and Clinical Roles
Ashley K Parks has extensive experience in nursing, having worked as a Nurse Practitioner at Henry Ford Health System from 2014 to 2021, and at Beaumont Urgent Care by WellStreet from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she held roles at EPMG-Emergency Physicians Medical Group and Children's Hospital of Michigan. Her clinical experience spans various healthcare settings, enhancing her expertise in patient care and health promotion.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Ashley K Parks holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing with a focus on Population Health and Health Policy from UMass Boston. She also earned a Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Oakland University. Additionally, she completed a Women’s Entrepreneurship Certificate at Cornell University, demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Research Focus and Activism
Ashley K Parks is dedicated to activism through research, particularly in cannabis science and policy, health equity, and diversity in research. She aims to uplift the experiences of Black women and advocates for value-based care. Her expertise includes data analysis, regulatory knowledge, and team building, which she applies to her research initiatives and collaborations.