Parker Speaker

I bring a macro social work perspective to urban policy and planning, with a focus on zoning, governance, and the built environment as a site of political and social possibility. My work explores how land use, public systems, and planning narratives shape access, autonomy, and control at the local level. With a background in education, advocacy, and systems consulting, I operate where policy meets lived experience. Through research, strategic analysis, and collaborative design, I aim to support place-based approaches that are accountable, participatory, and structurally responsive. I am interested in building models of local governance that prioritize equity, adaptability, and collective agency.