Ashley Parks, PhD
About Ashley Parks, PhD
Ashley Parks, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at Exponent, with a background in Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology. She has held various research and teaching positions at institutions such as the US EPA and Duke University.
Current Role at Exponent
Ashley Parks serves as a Senior Scientist at Exponent, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she applies her expertise in environmental chemistry and toxicology to various projects. Her work at Exponent involves conducting research and providing scientific insights to support client needs in environmental assessments.
Previous Experience at Southern California Coastal Water Research Project
Prior to her current position, Ashley Parks worked as a Scientist at the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project from 2016 to 2021. During her five years in Costa Mesa, CA, she contributed to research initiatives focused on coastal water quality and ecosystem health, enhancing the understanding of environmental impacts in the region.
Research Background at US EPA
Ashley Parks has a significant background in research with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). She served as a National Research Council Post-doctoral Research Associate from 2013 to 2016 in Narragansett, RI. Earlier, she worked as a Student Services Contractor at the EPA from 2009 to 2012, gaining valuable experience in environmental research and policy.
Educational Qualifications
Ashley Parks earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology from Duke University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biochemistry from the University of San Diego, completed between 2004 and 2008. Additionally, she studied Environmental Chemistry at the University of South Carolina-Columbia from 2008 to 2009.
Teaching and Research Experience at University of South Carolina
At the University of South Carolina, Ashley Parks worked as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2008 to 2009 and as a Teaching Assistant for a brief period in 2008. Her roles involved supporting faculty in research projects and assisting in teaching responsibilities, contributing to her academic and professional development in environmental science.