I'm a marketing educator, entrepreneur, and communications professional with over 20 years of experience across higher education, business development, and media. I founded and run CM Parker Media, a voiceover and audio production company working with organizations and brands across a range of industries. That work has taught me marketing strategy, branding, and business growth from the inside, not just the textbook. In the classroom, I connect marketing theory to what actually happens in practice, drawing on consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, and strategic communication. Before this, I fundraised nearly $1 million through strategic messaging and helped over 1,000 students navigate visa and college entry systems as an international student advisor. I teach the way I run my business: applied, direct, and focused on what works.