Eric Marsh
Public Speaker, educator, and Father in Philadelphia, PA
Eric Marsh
Public Speaker, educator, and Father in Philadelphia, PA
For nearly 30 years, Eric Marsh, Sr has been a father, a mentor, and a community advocate. A Community Engagement professional whose work has been nationally recognized, Eric has led engagement and outreach initiatives in local government, nonprofits, public health, and public media.
He currently serves as the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Fathering Circle, a 501c3 peer support organization for fathers and father figures. Eric is an advocate for healthy families and a champion for Black men and boys. His work promotes the importance of healthy fatherhood and parenting practices. He has served as a Board member for organizations such as NAMEN (North American Men Engage), The Men's Center for Growth and Change, MBK Cares, and others.
A seasoned public speaker, he has delivered keynotes and presentations to organizations such as Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHIDS) and North American Men Engage (NAMEN). He has presented at numerous conferences on the importance of civic engagement, equitable parenting practices, fatherhood as a catalyst for change, and more.
Eric is currently the Director of Operations for the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting (PCGVR). This journalism support organization trains journalists to produce more ethical, empathetic, and impactful reporting on gun violence and the communities it affects.