Dr. Sara Parker is the Vice President of Business and Administrative Services at Diablo Valley College where she oversees facilities, maintenance & operations, auxiliary services, institutional technology, human resources, and fiscal services including payroll, accounts payable, grants, and the cashier's office.
Sara earned her PhD and MA from the University of Delaware in Political Science and International Relations and attended UC Davis as an undergraduate. She holds a Certificate in School Business Management from the University of Southern California and is a Certified California School Business Officer. Sara started her career as a faculty member in Political Science, teaching full-time at Chabot College. She worked in administration as a Dean, Vice President of Instruction, and Head of HR prior to joining Diablo Valley College.
Sara is a Fulbright Scholar, former Chair of the American Political Science Association Committee on the Status of Community College Faculty in Profession, and has published articles on community colleges and teaching. Outside of work, Sara enjoys playing games and traveling with her husband and three children, reading, and building miniatures.