Darisha Parker
{{Short description|American politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Darisha Parker
| image = Darisha Parker (52003826392).jpg
| party = Democratic
| education = Bennett College (BA)
| state_house = Pennsylvania
| district = 198th
| term_start = December 1, 2020
| predecessor = Rosita Youngblood
| birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1975}}
}}
Darisha K. Parker (born 1975) is an American politician serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 198th district.Moreno, Jose F. "[https://www.inquirer.com/business/black-busineses-african-american-chamber-national-convening-mayors-20220815.html Philly’s Black business leaders are urged to go after government contracts]." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 15, 2022.[https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/09/07/student-loan-forgiveness-black-women-donna-bullock-morgan-cephas-darisha-parker-biden-ppp-loans/65742892007/ "Let's get real about who Biden's student loan forgiveness helps and why it matters]." Erie, Pennsylvania: Erie Times, September 7, 2022.
Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on December 1, 2020.
Education
Parker graduated from Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bennett College.
Career
Parker worked as a legislative assistant for Rosita Youngblood.Mitchell, John N. "[https://www.phillytrib.com/news/state_and_region/youngblood-prot-g-5-others-running-for-soon-to-be-vacant-seat/article_5e6f8e8a-b393-5fd0-bbb0-e784587b0c44.html Youngblood protégé, 5 others running for soon-to-be-vacant seat]." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Tribune, February 22, 2020. She was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on December 1, 2020, succeeding Youngblood.{{Cite web|title=Darisha Parker|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Darisha_Parker|access-date=2021-05-05|website=Ballotpedia|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Representative Darisha K. Parker|url=https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/House_bio.cfm?id=1920|access-date=2021-05-05|website=The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.|language=English}}{{Cite web|title=Rep. Darisha Parker {{!}} Biography|url=https://www.pahouse.com/dparker/About/Biography|access-date=2021-05-05|website=www.pahouse.com|language=en}}
References
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Category:African-American state legislators in Pennsylvania
Category:Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Category:21st-century American women politicians
Category:21st-century African-American politicians
Category:21st-century African-American women politicians
Category:21st-century members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly