Marquita Davis

Marquita was born and raised in Nova Scotia, with deep family roots on the south coast of Labrador. Inspired by firsthand experiences of how vital healthy oceans are to coastal communities—and by early education on the human impact on the environment—she pursued a Bachelor of Management with a major in Environment, Sustainability and Society from Dalhousie University.

For more than 13 years, she has led projects and programs across the government, for-profit and non-profit sectors, with the past seven years focused on ocean-related solid waste management and circular economy. In 2020, she co-founded the Fishing Gear Coalition of Atlantic Canada (FGCAC), an environmental nonprofit tackling marine waste challenges in the Atlantic Canadian seafood sector. As Co-Executive Director and a PMP®-certified Project Manager, she co-leads the organization alongside 40 multi-disciplinary member organizations.

In addition to her project work, Marquita brings nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit governance, including service on the board of the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission. She is committed to making the East Coast a place where communities thrive—and where people can live, work, and play in balance with nature.