Meet Parker McMullen Bushman (they/them), a trailblazer in the conservation and environmental movements. Parker is the CEO/Founder of Ecoinclusive Strategies, Founder of Summit For Action, and Executive Director of BWEEMS — Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science. They are also the Board President for the National Association for Interpretation. Listed by Outside Magazine in 2022 as one of the 20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry, Parker is dedicated to reshaping environmental, conservation, and outdoor spaces to be more inclusive, equitable, and justice-centered. Parker has a background in nonprofit leadership, conservation, environmental education, interpretation, and outdoor recreation, spanning more than 25 years. Their interest in justice, accessibility, and equity developed from personal experiences facing the unequal representation of people of color in environmental organizations and green spaces. Through their work with Ecoinclusive Strategies, Summit For Action, BWEEMS, and KWEEN WERK, Parker tackles these complex issues through education, organizational change, community-building, storytelling, and head-on activism.
