Parker was born in Racine, Wisconsin, but she moved to Las Vegas when she was just 7 years old. Later, she continued her education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, studying restaurant and hospitality management. At just 17, Parker was already a line cook at The Venetian on the Las Vegas Strip. Provisions in downtown Las Vegas as a line cook and was later promoted to executive chef. Career and Technical Education, often called CTE, focuses on job skills that actually lead to work.