Brian Marquez - Tallahassee

Brian Marquez lives in Tallahassee with his partner Stevie and their two cats, Batman and Sidney. He is a graduate of the Florida State University, and currently works as a Development Officer for the Southern Scholarship Foundation - a nonprofit dedicated to providing rent-free housing for college students across Florida.

Brian is passionate advocate for human rights and originally became involved in progressive causes as a volunteer for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign. He currently focuses his advocacy efforts on LGBTQ+ equality. He became involved in Equality Florida’s Tallahassee gala steering committee in July 2022. That same year, he joined the FSU Pride Alumni Network board of directors, where he now serves as secretary. He is an active member of the City of Tallahassee’s Mayor John E. Dailey’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Council, and advocates for LGBTQ+ rights at the state level during Equality Florida’s Pride at the Capitol.