Melonie Parker

Melonie Parker is an American businesswoman and the Vice-President of Googler Engagement at Google in Silicon Valley. Prior to Google, she has held professional careers at Lockheed Martin and Sandia National Laboratories.

Early life and education In Melonie Parker's hometown of High Point, North Carolina, she was raised by her mother, High Point's first black bank teller, and her father, employed as a factory worker in a primarily black, middle class neighborhood along with her brother. As a first generation college student, she became the first in her family to enter corporate America. Parker continued her education at Villanova University where she completed a Master’s degree in Human Resources.

Career After completing her education, Parker began her career at Lockheed Martin, where she participated in the company's Executive Assessment and Development Program, graduating from the program in 2012. Her career with Lockheed Martin spanned over 17 years. Parker held several positions at Lockheed Martin, including roles in staffing, EEO/Affirmative Action, and benefits, which prepared her for future roles in diversity and human resources management. She has since led DEI initiatives across the company, with a particular focus on transparency, data-driven strategies, and improving workforce representation. Under her leadership, Google became one of the first tech companies to publish a Diversity Annual Report. Parker also engages in community outreach programs that emphasize the importance of mentorship and education for underrepresented youth.