Kim Parris is the President and Founder of Parris Associates, Inc., an independent consulting firm specializing in financial management and human resources consulting. The company was formed in 1998 and provides practical, effective solutions incorporating “best practices” industry data to clients. Parris Associates, Inc. has benefited non-profits and Fortune 500 companies in the areas of strategic planning, leadership development, performance management, diversity programs and team building, process reengineering, financial management, project management and systems implementations. Selected clients include: Prudential Financial, McGraw Hill Financial, and Goldman Sachs.
As a principal in Parris Associates, Ms. Parris brings more than 20 years of diverse financial services experience. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Accounting from Howard University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Pace University. Prior to forming Parris Associates, Ms. Parris was a senior executive in Human Resources at JPMorgan Chase in New York.
Ms. Parris is also an active leader in her community and has served on various boards, most recently as Parliamentarian for the NABA NY Chapter Executive Board; Treasurer for the New Jersey Chapter of the Girl Friends, Inc. Conclave Committee; Treasurer for Beachplace Association Inc., Board of Directors; and Audit Chair for the NCNW (National Council of Negro Women), Raritan Valley Section. Her other passions include running and she’s earned a Six Star Finisher Medal for completing the Abbott World Marathon Majors in London, Tokyo, Berlin, Boston, Chicago, and New York. She also enjoys teaching public speaking to youth. Ms. Parris is married with two adult children.