Sandra Parker Appointed New Board of Trustees Member
Nazareth College is pleased to announce Sandra Parker as the newest member of the College’s board of trustees. Parker recently retired from a nine year position as CEO and president of the Rochester Business Alliance (RBA).
Sandra has been credited with bringing long-overdue attention to the economic challenges facing Rochester and Upstate, for her leadership in the coalition’s successful campaigns, and establishing the RBA as a “Voice of Business.” In addition, she serves on the boards of: Bank of Castile, Center for Governmental Research, The Community Foundation, Finger Lakes Health System Agency, Frontier Communications of Rochester, Greater Rochester Enterprise, Monroe Community College Foundation, High Technology of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester Regional Health Information Organization, Tompkins Financial Corporation, VisitRochester, and the YMCA.
Parker’s commitment to community and business in the Rochester area is evident in her service at Unshackle Upstate coalition. She is responsible for developing and expanding the coalition into 75 organizations that seek legislative reform in order to reinvigorate the regional economy.
Parker is listed as one of Rochester’s Most Influential Women. In 2002, she received the ATHENA Award that is given annually to a woman for her outstanding contributions to business and her community.
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Julie Long, Chief Public Relations Officer, 585-389-2456, jlong2@naz.edu
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