Tomeka Parker
Summary
Accomplished Senior Policy Analyst with a proven track record at the Department of the Air Force, enhancing EO and DEIA policies through strategic policy development and stakeholder collaboration. Achieved a 95% success rate in policy guidance, leveraging skills in data analytics and effective communication. Spearheaded major training and policy reforms, demonstrating exceptional leadership and change management abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Policy Analyst, Equal Opportunity
Department of the Air Force
Pentagon
04.2024 - Current
- Serves as a senior policy advisor, developing and implementing EO and DEIA policies, programs, and training to enhance workforce equity and compliance across the Department of the Air Force (DAF)
- Identifies and updates key policies in response to regulatory changes, ensuring timely dissemination and increased compliance
- Provides policy interpretations and guidance on key directives to DAF and DOD entities achieving a 95% success rate in delivering interpretations within required timelines
- Provides subject matter expertise to senior leaders, advising on EO-related policy impacts, workforce trends, and strategic initiatives affecting over 680,000 Airmen and Guardians
- Conducts legal and policy research, evaluating the effectiveness of current programs and recommending data-driven policy improvements to align with DAF objectives
- Oversee EO training programs, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and best practices in diversity and inclusion
- Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including DAF leadership, DoD, federal agencies, and industry partners, to drive EO program success fostering collaboration across agencies and driving consensus on key EO policies and initiatives
- Leads policy reviews, staff actions, and high-level briefings to advance EO and DEIA priorities within the department
- Maintains communication with leadership to provide proactive updates on administrative processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance
- Collaborates with policy teams to enhance communication strategies, leading to clearer and more efficient information dissemination
- Engages in 2-3 improvement initiatives per quarter, contributing to increased clarity across EO communications and strengthening EO complaint resolution strategies
Senior Manager, Equal Opportunity
Department of the Air Force
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Principal advisor to the DAF EO Director and senior leaders, overseeing EO program implementation across 22 regional divisions and 188 global field offices
- Advocated for and supported 850 EO practitioners, ensuring compliance with employment laws, talent management strategies, and DEIA best practices
- Directed EO Barrier Analysis, identifying 16 systemic barriers in military and civilian career development, and developed strategic action plans supporting the Chief of Staff’s DEIA priorities
- Led an enterprise-wide EO training transformation, streamlining curriculum and logistics for 400 practitioners while saving $100K in training costs
- Evaluated and revised EO-related policies, procedures, and resource allocations through qualitative and quantitative research, enhancing program effectiveness
- Managed curriculum design efforts, leading cross-functional teams to update training standards after a three-year gap, ensuring relevance and legal compliance
Deputy, Integrated Resilience
Air Mobility Command
Scott AFB
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Advised the Commander on integrated resilience efforts, spanning EO, DEIA, violence prevention, suicide prevention, and sexual assault response for 107,000 personnel across 100 locations
- Contributed to the Air Force Chief of Staff’s Racial Disparity Team, analyzing disparities in military justice and career development and proposing actionable policy reforms
- Managed a $375K budget across 12 field offices, ensuring optimal resource allocation and program execution
- Established the AMC Suicide Analysis Board, identifying root causes and implementing 15 strategic initiatives to mitigate risk
- Spearheaded the completion of AMC’s MD-715 submission, ensuring full compliance with affirmative action and EEO regulations
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management & Labor Relations
New York Institute of Technology
NYBachelor of Science - Resource & Development Management
Troy University
ALSkills
- Policy Development & Compliance
- EEO Program Strategy & Execution
- Barrier Analysis (MD 715)
- Workforce Diversity Initiatives
- Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Training Development & Delivery
- Process Improvement & Change Management
- Data Analytics & Decision-Making
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation
- Budget & Resource Management
- High-Level Policy Interpretation & Advisory Support
Certification
- Professional Manager Certification – Community College of the Air Force
- Diversity & Inclusion Certification – Souder, Betances and Associates
- Conflict Dynamics Certification – Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute
- Mediation Certification – Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute
- Examining Conflicts in Employment Law (EXCEL)
- Executive Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), Duke University
- DoD Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor’s Course
- Advanced Leadership & Management Development Course
- Master Resilience Instructor Course
Accomplishments
- Led policy development efforts shaping EO and DEIA strategy at the enterprise level.
- Spearheaded a $2.7M IT modernization for EO case management systems.
- Developed training frameworks improving efficiency and compliance across 22 regions.
- Advised the Air Force Chief of Staff’s Racial Disparity Team, influencing policy reforms.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets optimizing EO program delivery and effectiveness.
Timeline
Senior Policy Analyst, Equal Opportunity
Department of the Air Force
04.2024 - Current
Senior Manager, Equal Opportunity
Department of the Air Force
01.2021 - 04.2024
Deputy, Integrated Resilience
Air Mobility Command
02.2019 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Human Resource Management & Labor Relations
New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Resource & Development Management
Troy University