Entrepreneur, business development strategist, producer, and community leader with more than a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, and community initiatives grow through strategic planning, operational support, and creative engagement.

As the Founder and Executive Director of MinniWays, she provides business development consulting, administrative support, project management, and organizational strategy for small businesses, nonprofits, and emerging entrepreneurs. Through her leadership, she has helped organizations strengthen their operations, expand their impact, and build sustainable pathways for growth.

Marquitta's professional journey began in the arts and media. . Her creative background continues to influence her work, blending storytelling, strategic communication, and community engagement to develop meaningful programs and events.

Her diverse career spans business development, project management, executive and administrative leadership, higher education administration, event planning, organizational consulting, and executive coaching. She has built a reputation for connecting people, developing partnerships, and creating systems that help organizations achieve measurable results.

A passionate advocate for community development, Marquitta has also contributed to numerous arts, cultural, and civic initiatives, including producing performances at the Lincoln Theatre, organizing Juneteenth celebrations, and supporting programs that elevate local artists, entrepreneurs, and community organizations.

Throughout her career, Marquitta has remained committed to creating opportunities where business, creativity, and community intersect. Her work reflects a passion for empowering others, fostering collaboration, and building stronger organizations and communities through innovation, leadership, and service.