Briona Parkinson is a graduate of Shaw University and a 2023 graduate of the George Mason University Master of Social Work Program. Briona’s motto is YOU+ME=WE. She has dedicated her life to uplifting those around her through community welfare, advocacy and capacity building. In doing so, Briona has volunteered her time working with these nonprofits; Seed Exchange of Central Arizona to fight against food hunger, Achieving My Purpose which is dedicated to young women 18-35 and Fresh Start Women’s Foundation where they provide an array of resources, classes and services to women. On the day to day she advances the rights for working people and their families as the Political Action Representative and Lobbyist for AFSCME in Arizona. She also serves on the Arizona Wins and Arizona Donor Alliance Board of Directors.