Marlon Marshall is the CEO of City Fund Action. Most recently, he was a founding partner at 270 Strategies. He served as Special Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy Director in the Obama White House Office of Public Engagement, Deputy National Field Director for President Obama’s re-election campaign, and States Director for Hillary for America. Marlon hails from St. Louis, Missouri and is a graduate of the University of Kansas. He is a die-hard fan of the Jayhawks and the St. Louis Cardinals, and now lives in Denver with his wife Stacy and their two daughters.
Who We Are
City Fund Action launched in 2018 as a partner organization to City Fund, a national nonprofit that partners with city leaders to build innovative public school systems.
We support local organizations that fight for high-quality schools for all kids by:
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Increasing the power of families — through increased engagement & voting — to ensure they are represented in the political process
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Electing local leaders so that educational change is led and informed by people from the communities most impacted
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Advancing local policies that increase fair access to high-quality schools
Our team is made up of experienced advocacy, campaign, government, and non-profit leaders from across the country, including:
Marlon Marshall
CEO
Former Special Assistant to the President in the Obama White House Office of Public Engagement and experienced progressive campaign strategist.
Kevin Shafer
President
Kevin Shafer is the President of City Fund Action. He is the former Chief Innovation Officer of Camden Public Schools, where he was charged with increasing public school quality and access across the district. He began his career in Bridgeport, CT, where he taught 7th and 8th grade social studies, trained new teachers, and served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Bridgeport Public Schools. Kevin is a graduate of Wake Forest University and lives in Philadelphia, PA with his wife and highly active toddler.