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Dominique Parris

Director Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion at Child Trends

Dominique Parris has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and industries. Starting in 2008, they worked as a Summer Intern at Primary Source, where they supported event management and conducted impact analysis. From 2008 to 2010, they served as an Admission Counselor at Wellesley College, where they organized campus-visit programs and managed regional recruitment efforts. In 2010, they joined the University of Massachusetts Amherst as a Residential Learning Graduate, coordinating educational and leadership programs while also training students in social justice. Dominique later served as a Curriculum Consultant at the United Teen Equality Center in 2012. From 2013 to 2015, they worked at SMYAL, first as a Peer Education Coordinator and then as a Leadership Programs Manager, overseeing various initiatives and managing partnerships with DC Public Schools. In 2015, they joined the District of Columbia Public Schools as the Coordinator of HIV/STI Prevention. Since 2016, they have been with Child Trends, where they have held roles including Technical Assistance Specialist, Interim Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and currently serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Dominique Parris has a diverse education history. From 2010 to 2012, they attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst and obtained a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Social Justice Education. Prior to that, from 2004 to 2008, they attended Wellesley College and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Relations. Dominique also had a short-term experience studying at the University of Amsterdam in 2006, although the degree obtained or field of study is not mentioned. Before their higher education, Dominique Parris graduated from Abington Friends School in 2004, successfully obtaining their High School Diploma. There is no information provided about any additional certifications they may have, except for CPR, for which the institution and specific dates are not provided.

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