Parks is an MD-PhD candidate and a graduate of the University of Virginia as well as a NETA-certified personal trainer. Parks also serves in the role of Graduate Assistant of Fitness for our Fitness and Wellness area in the Department of Campus Recreation. He is committed to helping others build individualized fitness practices into sustainable and healthy habits. He comes with a background in weightlifting but has more recently found a passion for distance running. Parks emphasizes the design, implementation, and comprehension of sustainable and fulfilling workouts for a variety of personal goals.