Rachida Parks, PhD.
Empowering Global Progress through Research, International Development, and AI Innovation about Health and Education.
Dr. Rachida Parks is an award-winning scholar and a distinguished thought leader at the nexus about innovation, technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and healthcare.
With over 20 years of experience in both industry and academia, Dr. Parks is a tenured Professor of Business Analytics and Information Systems at Quinnipiac University, with a joint appointment at the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine. She holds a PhD in Information Sciences and Technology from The Pennsylvania State University.
Parks has significantly contributed to the field through her research published in premier scholarly journals such as the European Journal of Information Systems, International Journal of Medical Informatics, and Computers & Education.
Her work has earned her international acclaim, receiving prestigious awards, including Fulbright US Scholar for her research in healthcare analytics and AI in Morocco (funded by the US Department of State), the Operational Research Society’s Stafford Beer Award for her contribution in the European Journal of Information Systems, and the Diana Forsythe Award by the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA).
She also serves as an Associate Editor for leading journals; the Information Systems Journal and Health Systems Journal, and actively contributes to initiatives promoting diversity and inclusive excellence through her involvement with the PhD Project.
Her global keynote speaking engagements span across 4 continents, and delivered in multiple languages.
She delivers keynote addresses on a national and international scale, specializing in the domains of digitalization, digital transformation, and AI. As a leading expert, she offers strategic advisory on how to harness these technologies to drive positive outcomes in healthcare.
Speaking Topics
Operationalization AI in Healthcare
AI Advancements
Digital Transformation
Health Innovation
Data Science for Business
Leadership and Strategy
Women and Minorities in Health Empowerment
Research Awards
Fulbright Scholar and Alumni Ambassador
Operationalizing analytics and (AI) in healthcare
Stafford Beer Award
Excellence in philosophy and practice of Information Systems
Treo People’s Choice Award
Highest impact and relevance at (AMCIS)
Diana Forsythe Award (AMIA)
The intersection of informatics and social sciences
Associate Editor
Health Systems interdisciplinary journal
SERVICES
Rachida Parks, PhD.
Interdisciplinary Research
Dr. Rachida Parks employs qualitative and quantitative methodologies to ensure reliable and relevant data analysis for market research, academic studies, and industry-specific analyses. She provides insights and well-documented reports on information privacy, digital transformation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
Speaking Engagements
Keynote speeches in English and French, accommodating diverse audiences and ensuring impactful communication for conferences, seminars, workshops, or any other events. Offering expertise in AI and ML in healthcare, digital transformation, information technology, empowering women and minorities, leadership and strategy, and the journey of pursuing a PhD.
Consulting and Advisory Services
Consulting and advisory services in the areas of data analytics, AI, digital transformation, privacy, and security. This includes providing expert advice, conducting assessments, and offering strategic recommendations tailored to your organization’s specific needs. Key focus areas; developing data-driven strategies, implementing AI solutions, driving digital transformation initiatives, and enhancing privacy and security practices.
Education in Technology, Analytics, and Medical Informatics
Offering extensive educational resources in technology, analytics, and medical informatics. Services include developing materials, curating resources, and guiding educational pathways and certifications through online courses, workshops, and consultations.
Training in Technology, Analytics, and Medical Informatics
Comprehensive training programs in technology, analytics, and medical informatics cover software development, data analytics, programming, machine learning, and healthcare IT systems. Featuring hands-on exercises and case studies, these programs equip IT professionals, data analysts, healthcare practitioners, and others with essential skills.
