Marcus James Smith

Meet Marcus

Marcus is an accomplished outreach coordinator, advocate, and newest board member serving the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing community in Maryland.

Born Deaf due to oxygen deprivation at birth, Marcus learned American Sign Language (ASL) at an early age and embraced his identity and experiences within both the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.

With a strong background in community building and engagement, Marcus is well known for his involvement with open mic nights at Busboys & Poets, where he has helped create opportunities for people to connect, share their voices, and build community.

Marcus has also led initiatives such as the Deaf Ministry at Union Church, bringing people together around shared purpose while addressing unique needs and challenges within the Deaf community.

Professionally, Marcus works as an SDR supporting small businesses. His professional and community experiences have strengthened his skills in outreach, relationship building, advocacy, and connecting people with opportunities.

Marcus is passionate about creating inclusive spaces and building bridges between faith, identity, accessibility, and community engagement.

As a new board member, Marcus is excited to bring his experience, perspective, and passion for accessibility to the table. He looks forward to advocating for meaningful change, greater inclusion, and stronger support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Marylanders.

Welcome, Marcus! We are excited to have you on the team and look forward to the impact you will make.