Sallie Parks

Sallie Parks

MEMBER EMERITUS

Sallie Parks was a resident of Pinellas County for more than 50 years and a recipient of the Governor’s Points of Light Award, which recognizes Florida residents who demonstrate exemplary service to the community.

Sallie retired as a lobbyist for St. Petersburg College in 2003. From 1992 to 2000, she served as a commissioner for Pinellas County and spent two years serving on the board of directors of Tampa Bay Water.

As the first executive director of the Pinellas County Arts Council, Sallie helped expand the arts council’s services and grow its operating budget. She also founded the PACE (Practical Academic Cultural Education) Center for Girls Pinellas, a nonprofit prevention program for at-risk girls in Pinellas County.