Schan Parker is a 20 year old attending Kennedy-King College, studying culinary arts and psychology. Throughout his life he has experienced homelessness, mental and physical abuse; his hardships have made him a survivor and a leader. He is known for his outstanding leadership and confidence, and thinks it’s vital that we learn from our past so we don’t repeat the same mistakes. After college he wants to pursue a career as a private chef and also mentor youth in Chicago.