First Lady Stacy Parkinson is a leader who in her own right has contributed greatly to the quality of life of her fellow Kansans.

Stacy is a native Kansan who attended Goddard public schools before graduating from the University of Kansas in 1981 and from the KU School of Law in 1984.

As a practicing attorney, Stacy has worked in both the public and private sectors. She has been a precinct committee person. She has co-chaired many non-profit benefits including the Sunflower House Valentine Gala, the University of Kansas Cancer Center Treads and Threads, the Alzheimer’s Association Memories in the Making Art Auction, the Sunflower House Capital Campaign, the SAFEHOME Capital Campaign, the Medical Missions Foundation Art for the Children Gala, the Johnson County Parks and Recreation Stems garden event, and the Birger Sandzen Gallery Capital Campaign.  She was named Co-Citizen of the Year by United Community Services of Johnson County and is involved with Olathe Schools First, SAFEHOME, Sunflower House and TLC for Children.

Stacy is also a successful businessperson who has worked in several enterprises with her husband, helping enhance older Kansans’ quality of life through first-class assisted living and nursing facilities. The Parkinsons facilities have received national recognition for design, and the business has been named as an outstanding business in Northeast Johnson County.

Stacy is a dedicated wife and mother of three children, Alex, Sam and Kit, who actively volunteer at SAFEHOME, the Olathe Medical Center and Animal Haven. Stacy includes reading, traveling and running as her hobbies. She also enjoys walking, playing and loving the family's other members, miniature dachshunds Sunny and Windy.

Stacy is a down to earth Kansan who is appreciative of the happiness and opportunities that she has received from the state. She is as dedicated as her husband to a thriving and prosperous Kansas.