Anthony Parker, a 2015 graduate of Pace University, has been named the new chair of the university’s Pride Alumni Network Committee, according to a March 24 announcement. Parker studied communications with a concentration in film production and a minor in journalism at the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences.
Parker said his decision to attend Pace was influenced by its proximity to his home in New York and the variety of hands-on courses available. “I knew that no matter what I was doing, I wanted to have an element of creativity in my work,” Parker said. “I didn’t want to sit at a desk all day and push papers around. I wanted to be able to think critically, think creatively, and have a product to develop and deliver.”
After working as a student assistant in the Human Resources Office at Pace, Parker secured positions as both marketing and HR assistant after graduation before focusing on marketing full-time. He is currently employed as a marketing specialist at Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP.
In addition to his professional work, Parker produced and hosted “Out Loud,” a public access television show for the Bronx LGBTQ+ community from 2018 through 2022. “The show, Out Loud, was really meant to give the LGBTQ+ community in the Bronx a voice and make them aware of the different resources available to them locally,” he said.
Parker’s involvement with alumni activities began after former professor Melanie LaRosa encouraged him based on his media work. Before becoming committee chair in fall 2025, he served as communications chair for two years. “We’ve really seen the group grow in the last two years,” he said. “The previous chair, David Reed, really laid a great foundation for the group.”
Looking ahead, Parker plans to expand professional networking opportunities for alumni through events like SafeZone Training Setter Session led by Director Jimmy Luckman. He also hopes more seniors will become involved after graduation.
“If you want to feel the value in Pace, I think it’s always important for you to pay that forward,” Parker said. “Going out into the world after graduating can be daunting especially for LGBTQ people, and I want to help open doors for others the same way Pace has done for me.”
