Marcus Franklin

Marcus Franklin is a communications strategist and nonprofit leader dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations transform complex ideas into meaningful action. His work sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and systems—bringing together people, partnerships, and innovative approaches to address some of today's most pressing social challenges.

As Marketing & Communications Manager for the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, Marcus leads campaigns that elevate research, strengthen partnerships, and inspire action around scalable solutions to end hunger. From developing integrated communications assets and managing organizational branding to supporting national conferences and cross-sector collaborations, he helps ensure that important work reaches the audiences who can turn ideas into impact.

A two-time Baylor University graduate, Marcus earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Sports Marketing and a Master of Science in Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs. His passion for food security began during graduate school through Campus Kitchen, where he worked alongside students and community partners to combat food insecurity in the Baylor and Waco community. That experience continues to shape his belief that sustainable solutions emerge when organizations collaborate across disciplines and sectors.

Marcus is passionate about building organizations that communicate with clarity, embrace innovation, and create lasting community impact. Whether leading strategic initiatives, improving organizational processes, or telling stories that inspire action, he believes communication is most powerful when it helps people move from awareness to meaningful change.