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I’m Elisa Parker, a seasoned executive social impact leader and coalition builder dedicated to advancing gender equity, civic engagement, and systems change. Over more than two decades I’ve built national campaigns, media platforms, and cross-sector partnerships that amplify underrepresented voices and strengthen communities. I’ve led fundraising, partnerships, and strategic communications across nonprofit, media, arts, advocacy, and philanthropic sectors; I’ve produced high-profile events, launched national programs, and mentored leaders through See Jane Do, 50 Women Can Change the World in Media & Entertainment, and Equal Voice | Equal Future.…I’m Elisa Parker, a seasoned executive social impact leader and coalition builder dedicated to advancing gender equity, civic engagement, and systems change. Over more than two decades I’ve built national campaigns, media platforms, and cross-sector partnerships that amplify underrepresented voices and strengthen communities. I’ve led fundraising, partnerships, and strategic communications across nonprofit, media, arts, advocacy, and philanthropic sectors; I’ve produced high-profile events, launched national programs, and mentored leaders through See Jane Do, 50 Women Can Change the World in Media & Entertainment, and Equal Voice | Equal Future.

Elisa Parker

Executive Producer, Presenter, Podcast Producer, +7

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I’m Elisa Parker, a seasoned executive social impact leader and coalition builder dedicated to advancing gender equity, civic engagement, and systems change. Over more than two decades I’ve built national campaigns, media platforms, and cross-sector partnerships that amplify underrepresented voices and strengthen communities. I’ve led fundraising, partnerships, and strategic communications across nonprofit, media, arts, advocacy, and philanthropic sectors; I’ve produced high-profile events, launched national programs, and mentored leaders through See Jane Do, 50 Women Can Change the World in Media & Entertainment, and Equal Voice | Equal Future.…I’m Elisa Parker, a seasoned executive social impact leader and coalition builder dedicated to advancing gender equity, civic engagement, and systems change. Over more than two decades I’ve built national campaigns, media platforms, and cross-sector partnerships that amplify underrepresented voices and strengthen communities. I’ve led fundraising, partnerships, and strategic communications across nonprofit, media, arts, advocacy, and philanthropic sectors; I’ve produced high-profile events, launched national programs, and mentored leaders through See Jane Do, 50 Women Can Change the World in Media & Entertainment, and Equal Voice | Equal Future.

Available to hire

I’m Elisa Parker, a seasoned executive social impact leader and coalition builder dedicated to advancing gender equity, civic engagement, and systems change. Over more than two decades I’ve built national campaigns, media platforms, and cross-sector partnerships that amplify underrepresented voices and strengthen communities.

I’ve led fundraising, partnerships, and strategic communications across nonprofit, media, arts, advocacy, and philanthropic sectors; I’ve produced high-profile events, launched national programs, and mentored leaders through See Jane Do, 50 Women Can Change the World in Media & Entertainment, and Equal Voice | Equal Future.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Contractor at Mercor Intelligence

January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026

Provided specialized expertise in fundraising, event production, journalism, content strategy, and audio production to support AI model training and evaluation for a leading AI research lab. Applied editorial development, reporting, and media analysis to strengthen model reasoning, accuracy, and content evaluation within journalism-related domains.

Director, Equal Voice | Equal Future at ERA Coalition

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024

Directed ERA Coalition's Equal Voice | Equal Future initiative, building a national ecosystem of journalists, content creators, advocates, and civic leaders focused on gender justice, representation, and the ERA; grew coalition network to 300+ partner organizations; developed donor cultivation, events and grant funding strategies, securing six-figure support to sustain and expand program operations. Produced and led high-profile events, engaged audiences across virtual and in-person formats. Created, launched, produced, and hosted Equality Talks, the official ERA Coalition podcast featuring leaders across gender equity, advocacy, media, and culture. Directed communications and content strategy across newsletters, press releases, digital campaigns, websites, blogs, and social media.

Director & Producer — Social Impact Initiatives, Programs & Events (Freelance) at Various (Independent Freelance)

January 1, 1998 - Present

Partner with nonprofit organizations, media platforms, civic leaders, and cultural institutions to develop mission-driven programs, campaigns, events, and fundraising initiatives focused on equity, civic engagement, leadership development, arts, and social impact. Lead large-scale event and conference production from concept through execution, overseeing partnerships, sponsorships, budgets up to $500K+, vendors, volunteers, logistics, media engagement, and production teams.

Co-Founder & Co-Director at 50 Women Can Change the World in Media & Entertainment

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Co-created and directed a national leadership initiative advancing gender parity and systemic change in media and entertainment in partnership with Take the Lead. Led program strategy, partnership development, facilitation, communications, and social impact programming for a cohort of 50 women leaders; co-created 100 Women Change Hollywood engagements; developed strategic partnerships with HBO, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, NeueHouse Hollywood, Mount Saint Mary’s University, and Creative Visions; managed program budgets, vendor partnerships, contracts, and production logistics.

Founder & CEO | Producer & On-Air Talent at See Jane Do

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2021

Founded, produced, and hosted the award-winning social change media platform See Jane Do over 14 years, delivering 500+ interviews with changemakers across media, politics, philanthropy, and culture. Led organizational strategy, editorial direction, fundraising, partnerships, sponsorships, communications, membership development, programming, and audience engagement; built a recurring community revenue model and secured corporate sponsorships. Produced leadership development programs, conferences, and community events; See Jane Do became KVMR’s first grant-awarded public radio program and was featured on NPR, recognized as a leading voice in gender equity and community engagement.

Director, Producer & Host at Media Lounge, Wild & Scenic Film Festival

January 1, 2010 - Present

Co-founded and directed the Wild & Scenic Film Festival Media Lounge, a signature interview and storytelling platform within the largest environmental film festival in the United States. Produced and hosted interviews with filmmakers, activists, and thought leaders; directed livestream production, programming coordination, volunteer management, sponsorship engagement, and event operations for 16+ years.

Media Director | Producer | Radio On-Air Talent | Journalist | Podcast Host at KVMR FM & YubaNet

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2022

Created, produced, and hosted radio programs, podcasts, and live broadcasts for nationally recognized community media platforms over 17 years; hosted 500+ notable guests; produced media coverage for major conferences and festivals; taught the KVMR Broadcasting class for 7 years; currently producing a regional current affairs and cultural events podcast for YubaNet.

January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2003

Developed and facilitated organizational development, leadership training, and strategic planning; partnered with executive leadership and HR to align development strategies with operational and talent management goals; designed curriculum and facilitated cross-functional leadership programs; led projects on process improvement, diversity and inclusion, leadership development, team building, and change management.

Content Producer & Host at YubaNet

November 1, 2025 - Present

Currently produce and host a regional current affairs and cultural events podcast for YubaNet.