Marcus Wong Email & Phone Number

Marcus is currently a faculty member in the School of Computing and Academic Studies at the BC Institute of Technology and prior to serving in public office, worked for many years in marketing and communications. Marcus has also been the corporate media spokesperson for a major utility company, has overseen government relations and federal / provincial lobbying for the entire BC dairy industry, as well as served as a communications advisor to several provincial cabinet ministers. He has led strategic planning, operational planning / implementation, and budget planning for major organizations and institutions across Canada. As an experienced corporate leader, Marcus has the necessary experience to get things done when the solution requires many different groups and stakeholders working together. He gained valuable experience in diplomacy and relationship-building while working for the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., helping to strengthen relationships with members of the International Olympic Committee, the World Olympians Association, Olympians Canada, and both houses of the United States Congress. Marcus was awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers by the Governor General of Canada and the West Vancouver Police Centennial Medal in recognition of his community service.For his full biography, please visit www.marcuswong.ca.