[6][7] She studied for a PhD at the University of Southern California, but did not complete her degree, instead marrying and moving to Hawaii.
[6] There, she was a partner in a clinic in Oahu offering educational services to emotionally disturbed children and adults.
[4][2][7][5] In Hawaii, Parker appeared in a Kellogg's commercial, The King Family Show and I Dream of Jeannie.
[4][2][7] She also had uncredited roles in several films, including Paradise, Hawaiian Style,[2][7] Kona Coast,[7] I Sailed to Tahiti with an All Girl Crew[2][7] and Hawaii.
[4][7] She was then cast in Hawaii Five-O as Steve McGarrett's secretary May[4][2][6][7][5] and appeared in 14 episodes during the show's first season.