Marcus manages communications for EE, marrying creative energy and skills with a passion for and background in advocacy for education systems change.

As an AmeriCorps member, Marcus helped children to develop social-emotional skills and prepare for kindergarten. There he saw young learners thrive in affirming, adaptive learning environments. He then spent five years running communications and digital engagement at a national nonprofit supporting students and educators engaged in service-learning, before joining EE in 2018.

Marcus holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and a Certificate in Marketing Strategy from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. He is a 2018 RISE Fellow and a 2020 Minnesota Education Policy Fellow. He lives in Saint Louis Park with his wife and two Minnesota public school students (who are also his children).

You can reach Marcus at marcus@educationevolving.org.