Marcos Lopez is a Regional Advocacy Director for ExcelinEd. In this role, he works with leaders and policymakers in the West region to promote student-centered solutions focused on educational quality, innovation and opportunity. Marcos is a native of Miami, Florida, where he attended Florida International University. He previously worked as the Outreach, Coalitions and Government Affairs Director for the Nevada Policy Research Institute, where he championed school choice and employee freedom. In his spare time, Marcos enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring the world and playing chess.