PEORIA – The Hult Center for Healthy Living, part of UnityPoint Health – Methodist | Proctor, has named Andrea Parker, R.N., M.S., its Executive Director. Andrea Parker has more than thirty years’ experience as a registered nurse with a background in public and community health, having most recently served as Regional Health Officer for the Illinois Department of Public Health in the Peoria and Champaign regions. Parker is a recognized health leader in the community with an extensive list of awards and achievements, including Bradley University’s Mildred Pflederer Memorial Alumni Award for contributions to public health nursing, the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Exceptional Achievement Award, and induction into the Peoria African American Hall of Fame Museum. Parker served as Assistant Professor of Nursing at Bradley University and has published several articles on health topics in Peoria Medicine, the Official Journal of the Peoria Medical Society.

“The diligent work of community leaders, staff and our advisory board of directors has resulted in an outstanding selection for Hult’s executive director role,” said Jonathan Williams, President of the Hult Center’s board of directors. “With Andrea’s leadership, I look forward to realizing Hult’s growth potential.”

“Andrea’s breadth of experience in community and public health makes her uniquely qualified to lead the Hult Center for Healthy Living,” said UnityPoint Health – Methodist | Proctor President and CEO Debbie Simon. “I am looking forward to working with Andrea, the Hult Center staff, and the Hult Board in building on the important programs and resources Hult offers to the community.”