Director of Operations & Administration, Florida State University Alumni Association
North Florida Board Member since 2020
During the past 13 years as an educator, Marcus Nicolas has served as a teacher at Amos P. Godby High School, assistant professor and associate dean at Tallahassee Community College, and currently serves as the Director of Operations and Administration for the FSU Alumni Association.
After earning his undergraduate degree from Clark Atlanta University, Marcus moved to Tallahassee to pursue his first of two graduate degrees from Florida State University Film School. Like so many others, Marcus found the Tallahassee charm so endearing, that he decided to make Florida’s capital city his permanent home.
Along the way, Marcus has served as a board member for several community organizations including the Ernie Sims BIG HITS Foundation, the Southern Shakespeare Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Leon County Schools Foundation. Moreover, Marcus founded ASPIRE Capital Region, a collective impact effort that convenes stakeholder groups around post-secondary education for underserved populations.
While his professional life is rewarding, Marcus mostly enjoys spending time with his wife, 11-year-old son, and 9-year-old daughter.