Dr. Gifty Parker-Dejong
Dr. Gifty Parker is a renowned human resources expert and educator with an impressive blend of academic and industry experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Languages, Cultures and Literacies from Simon Fraser University, an M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Education from the University of British Columbia, and an MBA in Human Resource Management from the University of Leicester, UK. Demonstrating her commitment to advancing knowledge, Dr. Parker is currently pursuing a second Ph.D. in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources (OBHR), further solidifying her expertise as a leader in the field. At UCW, Dr. Gifty Parker teaches a range of HR courses across multiple terms, including HRMT 622 Talent Management, HRMT 624 Recruiting & Retaining Talent, HRMT 625 Management & Employee Relations, and HRMT 623 HR Strategy.
Recent Conference Presentations
Dr. Gifty Parker recently presented at three significant conferences, showcasing her expertise in human resources and analytics. At the 2024 AMPS Conference, she discussed Exploring Intersections and Integrations: Advancing Equity in Educational HR Analytics, focusing on how equity-driven practices can enhance educational HR outcomes. At the 2024 UCW BUSI-TECH Symposium, Dr. Parker explored AI Technologies in HR: The Role of AI-Driven Multimodal People Analytics Platforms, highlighting how AI can improve talent management and recruitment while maintaining fairness. Additionally, at the 2023 Human Relations 75th Anniversary Conference in London (https://www.humanrelationsjournal.org/conference-proceedings-human-relations-75th-anniversary/), UK, Dr. Parker presented Deconstructing People, Analytics and Platforms: Embodied Multimodalities, Inclusion and Work Identity, further contributing to the discourse on inclusion and work identity in the context of HR analytics. She is also a featured speaker at the HR Conference & Expo 2025, where she will present on innovative HR strategies and the future of people management. More details can be found here. (https://site.pheedloop.com/event/hrconf2025/speakers)
Awards and Recognition
Gifty Parker has received prestigious recognition for her outstanding contributions in both the HR and educational sectors. She was honored as the Best B2B HR Consulting Expert for 2024 by Corporate Vision Magazine and AI Global Media Ltd. in the 2024 HR and Employment Awards. Additionally, she earned recognition from Emirates Group | Emirates Airlines with the Silver Award and Merit Award in 2013, followed by Appreciation in 2014 for her exceptional dedication, innovation, and contributions. In the field of academia, Gifty was selected to present at the David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research Seminar (2020) by the American Educational Research Association (AERA), where she showcased her research and engaged in professional growth. She also received AERA Reviewer Honors in 2024 for her contributions as a reviewer. These accolades reflect her commitment to excellence and innovation in both HR consulting and academic research.
Recent Publications
- Parker, G., & Gyimah, I. (2025, February 11). Narrative paradigms: Emotional intelligence and strategic imperatives in HR professional designation preparation. International Journal of Management and Data Analytics. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.14853766
- Parker, G. (2024). HR analytics and innovation: Exploring power dynamics and inclusive language use. In Mastering Innovation in Business (ch. 9). https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3759-2.ch009
- Parker, G. (2023). Revised case study exploring student engagement in an English business college[ResearchGate version]. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.36500.27526
- Parker, G. (under review). Navigating Academia as an International Black Woman: Intersections of Identity, Inequality, and Advocacy. In F. Scholz & J. M. Szulc (Eds.), Towards Greater Equality in Academia: A Collective Response. Edward Elgar Publishing.
- Parker, G. (under review). Deconstructing Deficit Frames in Educational HR Analytics: Toward Equitable Systems for Thriving Manuscript ID is RRE-24-0657
- Parker, G. (under review). Navigating Academia as an International Black Woman: Intersections of Identity, Inequality, and Advocacy. In F. Scholz & J. M. Szulc (Eds.), Towards Greater Equality in Academia: A Collective Response. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Certifications
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), CPHR BC & Yukon
- Indigo Level 1 Certification, Indigo Education Company (Psychometric)
- Certified Career Coach, International Association of Professional Career Coaches (IAPO)
- Conflict Resolution, Mediation, and Negotiation, Achieve Centre for Leadership, Canada
- IRCA Quality Management Systems Auditor (ISO 9001:2008), IRCA Global (Internal Auditor)
- Essentials: The Fundamentals of Psychometrics for HR Professionals & Managers, AtmanCo
