Versatile academic and media professional with a strong background in innovation, creativity, and technology. Skilled in designing and delivering courses for MBA and Master of Marketing programs, with a focus on artificial intelligence, data analytics, and remote teaching. Known for developing technology solutions that enhance the educational experience. Offers extensive experience in the broadcast media industry, collaborating with international, American, and Canadian broadcasters. Holds advisory board positions and has been recognized for contributions to the community with the Deborah Hobson York Citizenship Award and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Work History
Course Director, MBA program (creativity, technology and design)
Schulich School of Business, York University
09.2009 - Current
MBA Course Director and Designer (since 2009) - Innovation through technology and design
MBA Course Director and Designer (since 2011) - Creativity: Techniques for a rapidly changing world
Master of Marketing program (2022) – creativity instructor
Designed and delivered critical-thinking components to a province-wide physicians’ executive program (4 sessions)
Artificial Intelligence technology design lead
York University
01.2016 - 05.2022
Led an agile team of strategists that are creating models of education that are adaptive to the changing nature of technology and social conditions
Using Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics combined with new design strategies, future teaching and learning possibilities are being investigated and prototyped
This team reports to the associate vice president of teaching and learning
Educational design Lead (Ai and remote teaching)
Laspau/Harvard
09.2020 - 01.2022
Company Overview: In partnership with Microsoft, Laspau connects individuals and institutions with opportunities to enhance the quality and impact of higher education in the Americas
Educational Design lead for D.E.E.P
Digital Evolution Education Program for Latin America and the Caribbean
As part of the Technology Frontiers Initiative, DEEP helps spread knowledge in Artificial intelligence, Data analytics, and Remote Teaching in LATAM
In partnership with Microsoft, Laspau connects individuals and institutions with opportunities to enhance the quality and impact of higher education in the Americas
Adjunct Professor (Broadcast Television/Videography)
Humber College
01.2012 - 09.2015
Teaching broadcast television production and mobile television production
In 2014, rated in the top 10 percent of the college faculty by student satisfaction ratings
Team-taught classes in the multiple functions of the media industry
Senior Multimedia Designer
York University – Learning Technology Services
11.1986 - 01.2015
Creating technology solutions to enhance the educational experience
Developed educational programming in a variety of analog and digital formats
Education
Executive Education - Creativity
Executive - MIT Sloan School of Management
Cambridge, Ma
10-2023
Executive Education - Innovation
MIT Sloan School of Management
Cambridge, MA
07-2023
Skills
Collaborative leadership
Teaching strategies
Educational technology
Faculty supervision
Accomplishments
Awarded with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for contributions to Science education.
Collaborated with team of designers and academics in the development of the first Ai cognitive tutor.
Awards
Deborah Hobson York Citizenship Award, York University, 05/01/10, the award celebrates a commitment and enthusiasm for York University and its vision of higher education.
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Royal Canadian Institute, 04/01/12, Awarded for contributions to the Royal Canadian Institute for the advancement of science education in Canada.
Publications
Behind the Village podcast · Nov 1, 2024
In this episode of our Behind The Village podcast, we welcome Kelly Parke, a creative powerhouse with a diverse background that spans television, engineering, music, and more.
Michelle Sengara · Jan 23, 2021 Artificial or Augmented Intelligence?
Kelly Parke is an Artificial Intelligence expert whose experience in the field of technology spans decades of film and production work, to more recent collaborations on design innovation with IBM and Harvard University. Kelly is also an educator.
Certification
AQai certification - adaptability and coaching
Timeline
Educational design Lead (Ai and remote teaching)
Laspau/Harvard
09.2020 - 01.2022
Artificial Intelligence technology design lead
York University
01.2016 - 05.2022
Adjunct Professor (Broadcast Television/Videography)
Humber College
01.2012 - 09.2015
Course Director, MBA program (creativity, technology and design)
Schulich School of Business, York University
09.2009 - Current
Senior Multimedia Designer
York University – Learning Technology Services
11.1986 - 01.2015
AQai certification - adaptability and coaching
Executive Education - Creativity
Executive - MIT Sloan School of Management
Executive Education - Innovation
MIT Sloan School of Management
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