Meet Parker McMullen Bushman Our 2026 Conference Keynote Speaker

C. Parker McMullen Bushman

We are so excited to welcome Parker McMullen Bushman to the 2026 MAEOE Conference!

Meet Parker McMullen Bushman, CEO and Founder of Ecoinclusive Strategies, and Co- founder of Inclusive Guide.

Listed by Outside Magazine as one of the 20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry, Parker is a dynamic speaker and facilitator who engages organizations in new thinking around what it means to be a diversity change agent and create dynamic organizational change.

Parker’s background in the non-profit leadership, conservation, environmental education, and outdoor recreation fields spans over 24+ years. Parker has a passion for equity and inclusion in outdoor spaces. Parker tackles these complex issues by addressing them through head-on activism and education. Parker has a Master of Natural Resources from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, with a focus in Interpretation and Environmental Education. They lead several committees that focus on diversity in environmental fields as well as a presenter and trainer on diversity issues.

They also sit on the board of the National Association for Interpretation and The Next 100 Coalition and formerly served on the board for Environmental Learning for Kids.

Parker will be speaking on Saturday, February 21 as our lunchtime Keynote. She also will be facilitating our DEIJA Community Meeting. Look for timings on the Schedule-at-a-Glance.