Marquita Robertson is the Executive Director of the Collaborative. Marquita holds her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Communication from East Carolina University, and a master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from Norfolk State University. Marquita is a lifelong advocate for social and economic justice. Marquita was anointed by Gov. Roy Cooper to serve as Board of Trustee for the NC ABLE 529 and appointed by Gov. McCrory to Chair the N.C. Financial Literacy Council. Marquita is supported by her husband and two children.