Mrs. Kimberly Marcus was appointed in July 2012 to serve as Associate Director for the Office of Legislative, Education & Intergovernmental Affairs (OLEIA) at the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). In this capacity, she leads all Agency efforts in the areas of communications, public affairs, external relationships, outreach, research, and policy development. She also oversees the Agency's relationships with elected officials, as well as its advocacy and outreach strategies. Mrs. Marcus focuses primarily on stakeholder outreach, with an emphasis on global business development. Fortune 500 stakeholders, both domestic and international, are key to her outreach methodology.
Mrs. Marcus comes to MBDA with over 15 years of combined experience in both the corporate and non-profit worlds, having concentrated in the areas of public policy and corporate, community, and media relations. She also brings outstanding capabilities in the areas of strategic planning, economic and business development, fundraising, and corporate philanthropy. Mrs. Marcus has been responsible for building new territories, managing projects, and increasing profits and revenues through creative marketing initiatives. A special emphasis on diversity and inclusiveness is the hallmark of Mrs. Marcus’s professional life.
