Tara M. Parks, partner and lighting designer with Lumen4, received an Honors BA in Interior Design from Michigan State University. Her drive to develop her lighting design skills brought her to Illuminart in 1995 where she began her career as a Lighting Designer. While at Illuminart, Parks also performed the duties of Project Manager on numerous projects. Later, at Palladia Architects, Parks further refined her design skills as a Senior Lighting Designer, and during her career has consulted on many commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, and specialty projects.

Parks has remained an active member of the lighting design community, acting as a member of the NCQLP Test Committee and Chair of the Simulations Writing Subcommittee, and as a lighting design instructor for universities and professional organizations. Parks is also active in her community, sitting on the Planning Commission for the City of Plymouth, Michigan.