Parker Palmer

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Parker J. Palmer
Born	(1939-02-28) February 28, 1939 (age 85) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater	Carleton College University of California, Berkeley
Occupations	Writer educator

Parker J. Palmer is an American author, educator, and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He has published ten books and numerous essays and poems, and is founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage and Renewal.^[1] His work has been recognized with major foundation grants, several national awards, and fourteen honorary doctorates.