Kentrell Parker, a native of Pahokee, Fl, and later a resident of Belle Glade, Fl, is a woman of many talents and accomplishments. She was born to Linda Ellis and Kenneth Parker, who co-created her, and has five siblings, being the second oldest. Kentrell graduated from Pahokee Middle/Senior H.S. in 2004 and later attended Palm Beach State College, where she earned her Associate in Arts Degree in 2010.
In 2013, Kentrell obtained her commercial driver’s license and became a Professional Bus Driver for Palm Beach County School District. She later joined Academy Bus in 2014 as a Professional Driver before moving to Atlanta, GA, in 2016, where she became a Professional Driver for MegaBus. By 2019, Kentrell had become a Professional Truck Driver and, by 2022, had acquired her first truck as an owner operator.
Despite her success in the trucking industry, Kentrell had a burning desire to pursue her dreams of becoming an artist, poet, philosopher, philanthropist, fashion designer, writer, and aspiring author. In January 2023, she opened her own online storefront on Shopify called “The Art Within You,” a name created and designed by her mother, Linda Ellis.
Within six months of starting her business, Kentrell was gifted her first-ever known magazine, “Start Healthy,” which became her first accomplishment as a first-time entrepreneur. On August 16, 2023, Kentrell officially affirmed her commitment to taking on the most moral roles in humanity as a philanthropist, ensuring that she and her company make history and change lives.
Kentrell’s humanitarian role as a philanthropist began on August 6, 2023, when she was awarded an Essential Professional Development Certification for her courageous role in protecting the young, according to staff at the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. Today, Kentrell Parker is aiming for the stars, determined to make a change for herself and the lives of others.