Debra Parker
- Managing Consultant
- PhD Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- MA Psychology
Debra Parker is a Managing Consultant at YSC and General Manager of the firm’s Houston Office and Southern Region (US). Her primary work there consists of helping companies to succeed by assisting with their leadership-oriented problems and opportunities. In her consulting work, board members and CEOs have benefited from her expertise in succession planning, including preparing internal candidates for moving into the CEO role. Other high potential executives have benefitted from her coaching in order to move ahead and in meeting their business goals. She is an expert in evaluating candidates for executive positions. She is accomplished in dealing with both individuals and systems. Her team consultation focuses on group process, decision making, problem solving, and conflict resolution. She also has experience in large scale change management and Human Resources strategy.
Prior to YSC, Debra worked as an airline executive, in addition to substantial consulting experience with another group of consulting psychologists. During those experiences, Dr. Parker worked with executives in energy, law, manufacturing, financial services, mining, retail, insurance, transportation and consulting services businesses. These businesses have been located both within and outside of the United States. She also has substantial experience in helping non-profit organizations thrive through effective executive leadership. She received her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis, and earned her M.A. and Ph.D. from Rice University. She resides in Houston, TX, which allows her to pursue her passions of running and golf.