Focus on international development and social policy.

Co-Founder - Lezervations

Pivot Legal Society  Board Member

Roundhouse Radio  Board Advisor

Vancouver Foundation  Health and Social Development Advisory Committee

Opposition to Vancouver school board’s gender policy rooted largely in fear and ignorance

Why asking for a Pride flag to be flown is not "whining"

Proving queerness a challenge for LGBT refugees in B.C.

The challenge of the in-between

Qmunity's safety compromised by homophobic graffiti

It's time for Canada to champion LGBTQ rights at home and abroad

How will media concentration affect queer stereotypes?

Gender policing affects everyone, not just LGBT people

Dara is a nonprofit executive with over 20 years’ experience working in social-profits and local government. Dara began her career working in international development and has travelled to over 50 countries, spanning five continents. 

Dara is a skilled public speaker who is regularly asked to speak on diversity and inclusion. A regular commentator on current issues, she has been featured on Global BC, CTV, CBC, CKNW, The Globe and Mail, The National Post, The Vancouver Sun, The Georgia Straight, and The Vancouver Courier.

Dara’s notable achievements include: working for SVP Vancouver, QMUNITY, Kids Help Phone, the United Nations Association in Canada, the City of Burnaby, and Cuso International. For three years Dara consulted with UN-Habitat on their inaugural Youth Advisory Board, helping mainstream youth participation throughout the organization.

Nonprofit Leadership

Nonprofit Management

Gender

Lgbtq Issues

Diversity and Inclusion

Community Development

nonprofit governance

Women

Queer Issues

Sexuality

Philanthropy

NGO's

Nonprofits

Personal Website

The Winding Road Back

DARA PARKER: LIVING HER PURPOSE

Telus bets on LGBTQ initiatives to build influence

Qmunity executive director Dara Parker to leave position for Social Venture Partners Vancouver

Transgender man files complaint against B.C. health ministry over surgical delay

Hollaback! Vancouver aims to end street harassment against women, LGBTQ community

Teacher Daniel Ogloff suspended for slapping 'I'm gay' sticker on student

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Vice-President, Grants & Community Initiatives

Transgender rights were a topic of discussion on Unfiltered today, Jill Krop also spoke with QMUNITY Executive Director Dara Parker about the issues LGBTQ people face in day-to-day life.

Unfiltered - February 18, 2015

Unfiltered tackles real issues, bringing you the stories and newsmakers British Columbians are talking about right now.

Each weeknight host Jill Krop goes toe-to-toe with the province’s key players, asking the questions you want answered, and digging even deeper with a diverse cross section of prominent British Columbians sounding off on the controversial issues that affect us all.

Unfiltered January 9, 2015

Unfiltered tackles real issues, bringing you the stories and newsmakers British Columbians are talking about right now. 

Each weeknight host Jill Krop goes toe-to-toe with the province's key players, asking the questions you want answered, and digging even deeper with a diverse cross section of prominent British Columbians sounding off on the controversial issues that affect us all.

Here's The Deal Oct 7

Here's The Deal Feb 26

Unfiltered tackles real issues, bringing you the stories and newsmakers British Columbians are talking about right now.  

Each weeknight host Jill Krop goes toe-to-toe with the province's key players, asking the questions you want answered, and digging even deeper with a diverse cross section of prominent British Columbians sounding off on the controversial issues that affect us all.

Here's the Deal Dec 18

Here's The Deal

Here's The Deal Nov 20

Unfiltered February  24, 2014

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