Djuana Parker
Assistant Director of Healthcare Administration | Owner of www.JeanMarieBoutique.com | Licensed Minister | Nonprofit Founder | Inspirational Speaker | Grief Survivor & Advocate | Community Builder
Djuana Parker is a dynamic leader, visionary, and servant-hearted advocate whose life’s work embodies resilience, faith, and empowerment. As Assistant Director at Cone Health in Greensboro, North Carolina, she brings strategic excellence and compassionate leadership to one of the region’s most respected healthcare systems. Her professional journey reflects not only her expertise in administration but also her unwavering commitment to uplifting people and communities through service. She is a proud owner of JeanMaria Boutique. Jean María Boutique is more than a fashion house—it is a movement of elegance, empowerment, and individuality. Located in the heart of downtown High Point, the boutique has been curating sophisticated, one-of-a-kind styles for over two decades, serving women across the Piedmont Triad and beyond. Specializing in elegant women’s clothing, Sunday suits and hats, formal and casual wear, handbags, jewelry, and accessories, JeanMariaBoutique.com is dedicated to helping every woman shine from the inside out. With a family-owned legacy and a mission rooted in confidence, the boutique offers a personalized shopping experience that transforms fashion into a statement of identity and grace. Whether stepping into a boardroom, sanctuary, or celebration, Jean Maria Boutique ensures that every client leaves not only styled but inspired.
A proud graduate of Southwest High School (Class of 1982), she embodies the spirit of lifelong learning and service. Her academic journey reflects resilience and determination, earning a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University in 2023 and earning a Masters in Health Administration at the University of Phoenix. Beyond her professional and academic achievements, she is a Licensed Minister, committed to uplifting others through faith, mentorship, and community engagement. Her leadership extends into entrepreneurship as the visionary owner of Jean Maria Boutique, a downtown High Point destination that has been shaping style and confidence since 2000.
A grief survivor and Licensed Minister, Djuana has transformed personal pain into purpose, becoming a sought-after speaker and mentor who inspires others to embrace healing, hope, and joy. Her voice resonates with authenticity and strength, reminding audiences that even in life’s deepest valleys, renewal and restoration are possible.
Her passion for living fully, laughing freely, and spreading joy is not just a philosophy—it is the heartbeat of her mission. That mission found its fullest expression in the founding of Ari’s Heart – The Arielle Parker Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to honor her daughter’s legacy. Through Ari’s Heart, Djuana leads initiatives that support, teach, and heal hurting minds, bodies, and souls, offering programs that blend compassion with practical resources for individuals and families navigating grief, transition, and adversity.
With a rare blend of professional acumen, spiritual depth, and personal resilience, Djuana Parker stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Whether in the boardroom, the pulpit, or the community, she embodies the values of servant leadership, faith-driven purpose, and transformational impact. Her journey is a living testament to the power of turning trials into triumphs and creating spaces where others can rediscover strength, joy, and legacy.