Meet Our Administration Director

Da'Shonda P. Parks

Hi! My name is Da’Shonda P. Parks and I am excited and honored to step into the role of Administrative Director.


I was born in Palo Alto and spent my early years in the Bay Area, followed by school age years in Arizona, young adult years in New York, and the most recent 25 years in Texas. I moved back to the Bay Area (Marin County) in December 2022. I am the proud Mom of 5 and Mimi of 4.


In professional play, I have engaged in a broad stroke of industries, including Mortgage and Consumer Finance, Supply Chain, Higher Education, and Non-Profit Organizations. I hold a B.A. in Human Services and M.A.I.S.: Psychology & Pastoral Counseling. I have one course remaining to earn a second M.A. in Counseling Psychology. I am also a level 1 Reiki practitioner.


In recreational play, I enjoy connecting with nature (trees and ocean are some of my best friends), traveling, dance, music, painting, writing, photography, and am a bit of a foodie. When traveling, I love to visit places that have appeared on “Diner, Dives, and Drive-Ins.” A recent favorite is, “Le Yellow Sub” in Hilo, HI. I love to laugh and find joy in simple pleasures.


I look forward to learning and leading in this community!


Contact Da'Shonda if you would like to be connected with Administration and Development in InterPlay.