Dwayne Marks

Dwayne Marks, with over 15 years of experience in transformational leadership and business processes, is a seasoned professional adept at enhancing business practices to achieve organizational KPI's and OKR's. He excels in mentoring senior leaders to be empathetic and data-driven, emphasizing the importance of humility and empathy in effective leadership.

Dwayne Marks is the visionary founder, president, and CEO of Black Orchid Research, a renowned data science company that leverages analytical tools alongside expertise in social sciences to provide valuable insights for organizations and policy development. His proficiency spans data analysis, data visualization, research, and programming languages, supported by certifications in Oracle Database, Project Management, and Data Science.

Passionate about the integration of data and storytelling to drive positive social impact, Dwayne's approach resolves complex issues across historical, political, economic, and behavioral domains. His academic background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management Information Systems from Concordia University-Wisconsin, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Throughout his illustrious career, Dwayne Marks has held key positions in various organizations, serving as an Adjunct Instructor in Business Analytics at Concordia University-Wisconsin, Vice President of Operations at Wisconsin Community Services, Inc., Vice President of Child and Family Wellbeing at Wellpoint Care Network, Research Analyst Advanced at Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Fiscal Liaison at Wellpoint Care Network, Ongoing Case Manager at Wellpoint Care Network, and Campus Leader at International Church of Christ.