More About Marcel De Los Santos

Marcel joined Agrarian Trust as a Development Manager in November 2024, bringing more than 10 years of experience in nonprofit development, grant writing, and fundraising. She holds a master's degree in Public Administration with a minor in Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations from Western Michigan University. Her professional development includes leadership credentials from Harvard University and certifications in grant writing, project management, budgeting, and marketing design. She is currently advancing her expertise through an e-learning academy with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

As a Black Latina woman, Marcel brings her unique perspective and lived experiences to addressing food insecurity and promoting food sovereignty. She is passionate about building and sustaining local, accessible, and culturally relevant healthy food networks that serve diverse communities nationwide. Her intersectional approach strengthens Agrarian Trust's mission of supporting equitable and sustainable food systems.