Marcus Pope

Marcus Pope has extensive experience in leadership and program development, currently serving as President of Youthprise since November 2011, after holding various senior roles including Vice President and Director of Partnerships & External Relations. Prior experience includes serving as Associate Director at the Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community at the University of Minnesota and Director of Youth Programs at the Neighborhood Involvement Program. An educational background from the University of Minnesota includes a PhD in Organizational Leadership, Policy & Development, along with multiple degrees focusing on youth development and sociology. Marcus Pope also participated in the Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School in 2018 and is pursuing a Doctor's Degree in Human Services with a focus on Leadership & Organizational Management at Capella University.