Marian Marquez

Marian Marquez serves as the Senior Vice President of Economic Development at the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership since August 2023, leading key divisions focused on driving growth and innovation in Alexandria and Northern Virginia. Prior experience includes roles at Arlington Economic Development from January 2016 to August 2023, where responsibilities included directing the Business Investment Group and contributing to retention initiatives that successfully recruited Amazon's HQ2. Marian's career also includes positions at ExxonMobil as a Global Financial Advisor, providing financial analysis and supporting investment decisions, and serving as Country Manager for South Asia at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, managing foreign assistance activities. Educational qualifications include a BA in Slavic Languages and Literature from Stanford University, a Master's in International Economics and Business Relations from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, and an exchange program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.