Dara Marks Marino

Dara Marks Marino is a Partnerships Coordinator at Watt Time. Prior to that, they were a founder and lead organizer at Flagstaff Climate Action Council from January 2017 to March 2019. Dara has also worked as a Professional Development Coordinator for Climate Science and Solutions at Northern Arizona University from August 2016 to August 2017, and as a Water Conservation Enforcement (Temporary Position) at City of Flagstaff from July 2016 to August 2016.

Dara's passion for environmentalism started when they were a school teacher at Madison Simis Elementary and FUSD from January 1999 to May 2001. Dara then became an outdoor educator/trip leader at YMCA of the Rockies and The Biking Expedition from June 1997 to August 1999. After that, Dara pursued their love for mountain biking and became a professional mountain bike racer and off-road triathlete at Dara Marks Marino Racing from January 2001 to October 2007. During this time, they also interned at Theirtoric Brewing Company from May 2015 to December 2015, where they learned about sustainability.

In addition to their work in environmentalism, Dara has also been involved with the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals.

Dara Marks Marino has a Master's Degree in Climate Science and Solutions from Northern Arizona University, a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Humanities with an emphasis in Literature from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Dara Marks Marino works with David Younan-Montgomery - Partnerships Manager, Chris Patino - Manager Strategic Partnerships. Dara Marks Marino reports to Laura Corso, MD of Partnerships.