Alexis Marquez

About Alexis Marquez

I create spaces where honesty and belonging open the door to transformation. My work begins by listening, helping people express what matters most, bring to light what is often left unsaid, and move from tension to trust. Whether in a community meeting or a strategic boardroom, I bring calm clarity to complex conversations and guide teams toward shared understanding and cohesion.I have spent my career bridging divides across cultures, organizations, and communities. From the Dominican Republic to Washington, DC, I have united unlikely allies across government, nonprofits, and local groups. I help people find common ground and turn it into collective action that strengthens equity and inclusion from the inside out.As a systems strategist, I see connections others might miss. I translate big ideas into practical frameworks, align resources, and design strategies that create scalable and sustainable impact. My approach blends analysis with empathy, ensuring that solutions endure and that the people driving them feel seen, valued, and supported. I’m also known for delivering the best ice breakers with high-level officials because laughter builds bridges faster than policy.At my core, I’m an advocate for those who need a safe, nonjudgmental space to find home within themselves and their communities. I believe real change happens when people are invited to show up fully, when courage meets compassion, and when systems evolve to reflect our shared humanity.

Experience

1. Director of Partnerships & Impact Strategy

   Be.Act.Change

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Built high-level partnerships with boards and private sector leaders, expanding the organization’s mission reach and funding base- Facilitated 120+ coaching sessions for Foreign Service staff across three continents, strengthening professional resilience and alignment with organizational goals- Co-developed a partnerships and engagement strategy that secured board alignment and increased visibility- Designed monitoring systems to track partnership effectiveness and adapt strategies for sustained impact.

Education

• Weber State University

  Associate of Arts - AA, Spansih

  2011 — 2016

• NORTHERN UTAH ACADEMY FOR MATH, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

  High School Diploma

  2008 — 2011

• Weber State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications Public Relations and Advertising with an emphasis in Marketing

  2011 — 2016

• Cornell University

  Master of Regional Planning, International Studies in Planning with a Minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies

  2021 — 2023