M. Marion Araque

Marion Araque, M.Ed, is a Program & Business Development Leader with over 10 years of experience in cultivating strategic partnerships and driving mission-focused initiatives with a specific emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

She has a track record of collaborating with key players in various sectors including education, technology, finance, and corporate law, and has expertise in delivering professional and business development workshops to empower personnel and industry figures.

Marion leads the creation of sustainable programs in the realms of education, financial literacy, and career advancement, applying a data-centric methodology to expand initiatives and secure funding for global business endeavors.

With a background in healthy living, Marion Araque is a fitness aficionado who found solace in cycling post-injury in 2007, eventually delving into triathlons and obstacle races. She is a certified Spinning and Reformer Pilates instructor, perpetually seeking new fitness challenges.

Education-wise, Marion pursued a Master of Education (M.Ed) in Curriculum and Teaching from Boston University School of Education, following a B.A. degree with a major in International Relations and a minor in Policy Studies at Syracuse University.

Marion has held key roles in various organizations, including Portfolio Services Director at Kapor Capital, Digital Events & Latinx Founder Programming at All Raise, Business Development Lead at Rebel One - RBL1, Venture Fellow and Operations Manager at LTX VC, and Director of HS Programs at Peninsula Bridge Startup Non-Profit, among others.