Sandy Parker
Community Volunteer
Sandy Parker is a lifelong Omaha resident, dedicated community volunteer, and passionate advocate for organizations that support children, families, and the arts. Raised in Omaha, she went on to attend Texas Christian University, where she built the foundation for a life centered on service and community engagement.
Sandy’s professional career spans a range of Omaha institutions, including roles with Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, the Aksarben Race Track, Valley View State Bank, Omaha National Bank, and First National Bank of Council Bluffs. Across these roles, she developed a strong understanding of operations, customer service, and relationship building—skills she later brought into her extensive volunteer work.
A deeply committed civic leader, Sandy has devoted countless hours to organizations across the Omaha area. Her volunteer service includes work with the Omaha Children’s Museum—where she has served on the board —as well as the Durham Museum, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, Fontenelle Forest, Omaha By Design, Methodist Hospital Foundation, Westside Foundation, Lauritzen Gardens, and the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation. She has also served as a Sunday School teacher and volunteered in elementary schools, reflecting her lifelong commitment to youth development and education.
In addition to her hands-on service, Sandy and her family have supported charitable initiatives through philanthropic efforts such as the Parker Family Foundation, which contributes to educational and community programs in Nebraska . She is also involved with Dreamweaver Foundation as a community volunteer .
Sandy is married and the proud mother of two adult sons, as well as a grandmother to five grandchildren, ages 4 to 9. Whether through her professional work, volunteer leadership, or philanthropy, she is known for her generosity, warmth, and unwavering commitment to strengthening her community.
