Marcus Stanley 19PH

Marcus A. Stanley is an executive strategist, public health leader, and trusted advisor who helps institutions navigate periods of transition, complexity, and transformation. With more than two decades of experience spanning health care, philanthropy, academia, government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, he is recognized for aligning strategy, culture, and operations to strengthen organizations and expand their impact.

He is the founder and principal of Cornerstone Strategy & Advisory, LLC, where he partners with executives, boards, and leadership teams to advance institutional effectiveness, governance, organizational alignment, and strategic execution. He is also the founder and president of Black Power, Liberation, & Healing Now, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to advancing trauma-informed leadership, healing-centered organizational practice, and equitable systems change.
Previously, Stanley served as director of programs and project officer for the University of Houston's SUSTAIN Center within the Gilead COMPASS Initiative®, leading the Strategic Investment Hub responsible for guiding more than $100 million in investments to address the HIV epidemic across the Southern United States.

Stanley currently serves as president of the Board of Directors for Cardea Services and has held numerous governance and advisory leadership roles advancing health equity and community well-being. He is a respected scholar and national thought leader, authoring and co-authoring peer-reviewed publications on trauma-informed organizational transformation, implementation science, and equity-centered practice, and presenting at national and international conferences.