Justin Marquez
About Justin Marquez
Justin Marquez is a Senior Partnerships Manager for Equity & Access at Elemental Excelerator, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in civic engagement and environmental policy, with experience in various organizations focused on climate technology and environmental justice.
Work at Elemental Excelerator
Justin Marquez serves as the Senior Partnerships Manager for Equity & Access at Elemental Excelerator, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on fostering partnerships that promote equity and access within the climate technology sector. His work is centered on bridging the gap between climate technology and frontline environmental justice communities, ensuring that their needs and leadership are prioritized in addressing climate challenges.
Previous Experience in Civic Engagement
Before joining Elemental Excelerator, Justin Marquez worked as a CivicSpark AmeriCorps Fellow at the City of El Cerrito from 2016 to 2017. He also held the position of Community Development Manager at MCE from 2017 to 2021, where he contributed to community-focused initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, he served as a Civic Engagement Fellow at the Center for Civic Engagement at Northwestern University from 2015 to 2016, emphasizing community involvement and outreach.
Education and Expertise
Justin Marquez studied at Northwestern University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Economics, Environmental Policy and Culture, and Sustainability and Energy. He furthered his education at Peking University, where he studied Chinese Energy, Technology, and Policy. His academic background supports his advocacy for integrating an environmental justice lens into technological innovation to address climate challenges.
Current Advisory Roles
In addition to his role at Elemental Excelerator, Justin Marquez is a member of the Dream Climate Tech Launchpad Advisory Board at Village Capital, a position he has held since 2023. He also serves as a Board Observer at Olokun Minerals, a role he began in 2024. These positions reflect his commitment to advancing climate technology and equity in various capacities.
Career Development and Fellowships
Justin Marquez has participated in several fellowships that have shaped his career. He was a Fellow at the Clean Energy Leadership Institute in 2022, where he gained insights into clean energy initiatives. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Project Intern at Delta Institute from 2014 to 2015 and as a Research Assistant at Kellogg School of Management for two months in 2015. These experiences contributed to his expertise in environmental policy and community engagement.