Neva Parker

Neva Parker was born in Richmond, California. Parker earned a high school diploma from Pinole Valley High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis in 1999, and a graduate degree from the Saint Mary's College of California in 2013. As of 2024, Parker was affiliated with the Assistance League of Greater Placer.[1]

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Neva Parker has called California her home her entire life. Born and raised in the east bay town of Hercules, she attended public schools, eventually graduating from UC Davis with a BA in history after transferring from Contra Costa College her junior year.

While at UC Davis, she worked as an intern in the state capitol with the Office of the Chief Clerk. There, she learned the administrative intricacies of moving measures through the legislature, and with hard work, transformed a 10-month opportunity into a 26-year career. She served in many non-partisan capacities, most notably as the Senate Journal Clerk where she was responsible for maintaining the Senate’s official record.

For 22 years, she and her husband Dennis have called Roseville their home. They both have been small business owners, operating several brick-and-mortar and online businesses, including Max Muscle of Reno, Max Muscle of Folsom, Maximum Nutrition of Folsom, and Maximum Nutrition Worldwide.

Currently, Neva serves as Vice Chair of the Roseville Grants Advisory Commission and volunteers her time with the Placer Food Bank and the Assistance League of Greater Placer. In 2013 she earned an MA from Saint Mary’s College of California.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Women’s Health CareSupport for Seniors

Forest Management and Support for Rural Communities

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Bridging the Rural/Urban Divide; Women's Health Care; Support for Seniors; Homelessness; Public Education.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

With over 25 years serving the people of California as non-partisan legislative staff, Neva is an experienced public servant who will lead with integrity, compassion, and a fierce commitment to always put community first.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Housing; Insurance Cost and Availability; Cost of living; Climate, Fire, and Water.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

California Democratic Legislative Women's Caucus

California Democratic Party

California Labor Federation

California Women's List

Equality California

National Women's Political Caucus California

Placer Action Network

Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte

Sierra Forward

The Six PAC California

Fiona Ma, CPA - California State Treasurer

Steven Bradford - California State Senator, 35th District

Josh Newman - California State Senator, 29th District

Cecilia Aguiar-Curry - California State Assembly Majority Leader, 4th District

Buffy Wicks - California State Assembly Member, 14th District

Betty Yee - Former California State Controller (2015-23)