“Athlete of Color Learning Practicum: Cultural Wealth and Social Entrepreneurship”
Marcus Forbes is an Oxy alum, and the CEO and founder of Forbes Sports & Education, a social benefit organization providing mentorship, academic support, college prep, and educational workshops to youth athletes in the Sacramento area. Marcus is a community educator, NCAA certified coach, educational consultant, and social entrepreneur who is passionate about creating informal spaces of learning. His current work involves merging sports and education to positively affect youth development by turning the pursuit of a passion into a structured and guided learning experience.