Dre Parker is a Graduate Research Assistant at Loyola's Center for Science and Math Education (CSME), coupled with pursuing his PhD in Higher Education. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Science in Higher Education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.  

Prior to Loyola, Dre worked in student affairs at several leading institutions, holding leadership roles in residence life, student activities, orientation, advising, and student conduct. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, embarking on new adventures, and spending quality time with family and friends.