Tomeka Parker
Summary
Strategic human capital executive with over 20 years of experience in driving enterprise workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employee engagement initiatives within highly regulated global organizations. Proven track record of aligning workforce strategies with business objectives while advising senior executives and leading large-scale operational transformations across geographically dispersed teams. Expertise includes workforce planning, leadership development, organizational culture enhancement, employee relations, compliance, and data-driven performance improvement. Committed to fostering a high-performance culture that empowers teams and drives sustainable organizational success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Policy Analyst, Equal Opportunity
Department of the Air Force
Pentagon, VA
04.2024 - Current
- Lead enterprise-wide collaboration across federal agencies and external stakeholders to support workforce strategy, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness initiatives impacting a global workforce.
- Translate executive priorities into actionable workforce policies, governance frameworks, and implementation strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
- Analyze workforce engagement metrics, program performance data, and stakeholder feedback to identify operational risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
- Advise senior executives on workforce modernization, organizational health, employee relations, and strategic risk mitigation.
Senior Manager, Equal Opportunity
Department of the Air Force
Pentagon, VA
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Directed enterprise workforce strategy and operations across 22 regional divisions and 188 field offices, leading 850 professionals supporting 680,000 employees and service members.
- Managed enterprise-wide training, leadership development, and workforce engagement programs to improve accessibility, effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
- Leveraged workforce analytics and organizational assessments to identify systemic workforce challenges and implement corrective action strategies.
- Oversaw operational governance, compliance, and performance execution across highly matrixed and geographically dispersed teams.
Deputy, Integrated Resilience
Air Mobility Command
Scott AFB, IL
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Served as senior advisor to executive leadership on employee engagement, workforce resilience, organizational culture, and employee well-being across 100 global locations.
- Developed partnerships with senior leaders, employee affinity groups, and external organizations to strengthen collaboration, workforce engagement, and organizational trust.
- Managed a $375K operating budget, aligning investments with workforce strategy and measurable organizational outcomes.
- Supported the design, implementation, and evaluation of enterprise initiatives focused on retention, performance improvement, and workforce sustainability.
Senior Operations Manager
Air Force Personnel Center
Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, TX
09.2014 - 02.2019
- Directed enterprise human capital policies and workforce programs supporting 507,000 personnel across multiple divisions and field offices.
- Led cross-functional teams through enterprise operational and systems transformation initiatives, including workforce technology modernization.
- Oversaw a $2.7M enterprise technology transition, ensuring stakeholder alignment, operational continuity, and risk mitigation.
- Partnered with senior leadership to strengthen organizational culture, leadership capability, workforce readiness, and operational effectiveness.
Director, Equal Opportunity
Grand Forks AFB
Grand Forks AFB, ND
11.2010 - 09.2014
- Advised executive leadership on organizational climate, employee relations, workforce compliance, and workplace culture initiatives supporting 2,700 employees.
- Designed and delivered leadership, compliance, and workforce development training programs to improve accountability, communication, and organizational trust.
- Led multidisciplinary teams while managing program operations, budgets, and strategic priorities.
Earlier Leadership Roles
Multiple Locations
01.1995 - 01.2010
- Held progressive leadership and operational roles across multiple Department of the Air Force locations, building foundational expertise in military culture, training design, program management, and stakeholder engagement.
Education
Master of Science with Distinction - Human Resource Management & Labor Relations
New York Institute of Technology
New York, NYBachelor of Science - Resource and Development Management
Troy University
Troy, ALSkills
- Human Capital Strategy & Workforce Planning
- Talent Management & Succession Planning
- Organizational Effectiveness & Culture Development
- Leadership Development & Executive Coaching
- Employee Relations & Workforce Engagement
- Change Management & Transformation
- Strategic Planning & Operational Execution
- Workforce Analytics & Performance Metrics
- Compliance, Governance & Risk Mitigation
- Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Budget & Resource Management
- Training & Development Programs
Certification
- Professional Manager Certification – Community College of the Air Force
- Workplace Culture & Inclusion Certification – Souder, Betances and Associates, Chicago, IL
- Conflict Dynamics Certification – Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute
- Mediation Certification – Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, Patrick SFB, FL
- Executive Leadership & Process Improvement Training – Department of Defense, Duke University, Air University
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
Senior Operations Manager
Air Force Personnel Center
09.2014 - 02.2019
Director, Equal Opportunity
Grand Forks AFB
11.2010 - 09.2014
Earlier Leadership Roles
Multiple Locations
01.1995 - 01.2010
Master of Science with Distinction - Human Resource Management & Labor Relations
New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Resource and Development Management
Troy University