Through his travels and work experience, Marcus has acquired a diverse skill set including solar system design, natural building, construction management, and farming. The common thread throughout his journey has been an intense passion for social and environmental justice. In the midst of the George Floyd protests in Seattle, Marcus started the Black Lives Memorial Garden in the middle of Cal Anderson park in what was labeled “CHOP”. Through his organization, Black Star Farmers, Marcus aims to create safe, joyful, and supportive spaces for BIPOC communities to reclaim their ancestral connection to the land.