GOLD Council

Alex graduated from Clark University in 2016 with a B.A. in Business Administration, minoring in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, followed by his MBA in 2017, concentrating in Marketing, Information Management, and Business Analytics.

Alex is currently the CEO of Valere Digital & Head of Growth at Valere Labs, building, launching, and scaling over 100+ successful web and mobile applications. Prior, Alex co-founded the technology startup WooConnect, empowered the rise of the digital citizen as a strategic management consultant for the management consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, and founded Valere Digital (formerly First Pulse), a digital experience, marketing, and creative services agency whose work has yielded millions in revenue, downloads, and increased funding.

In honor of Alex’s contributions to improving students’ collegiate experience while at Clark, he received the Russ Granger Award and the Outstanding Contribution to Student Life Award in 2016. Alex has continued to support Clark initiatives as an advisor on the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Advisory Board, guest lecturer and Alumni mentor for the School of Management, co-chair of the GOLD Council, the young alumni representative of The Clark Fund Advisory Board and Alumni Council, and planning member of the 2016 Reunion Committee.

Parker Freedman graduated from Clark in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Management. He played basketball as a freshman and sophomore, and was a member of the Clark University Investments and Trading Society (CUITS), where he served as president during his junior and senior years. One of his favorite Clark experiences was the creation of the CUITS fireside chat events, a weekly interview series with notable guests such as Marc Lasry, Jedidiah Collins, Hakeem Valles, Heather Hansen, and Mikey Taylor.

After graduating, Parker started working at Profectus Financial Partners where he helps people plan for a successful retirement. His favorite part of the job is helping people problem solve and creating long-lasting relationships.

Parker joined the GOLD Council after graduating and believes in giving back to Clark. He aims to create a sense of community among young alumni and encourage connection and participation in on campus activities. He is excited to step into the Co-chair leadership role to have a more direct impact on the GOLD community.

In his free time, Parker enjoys reading comic books, going to breweries with his fiancé (also a Clarkie), and spending time with his friends and family.