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Marquesa Finch, MPH

Board Member, Research and Ethics Board

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About

Founder-focused venture capitalist and alternative finance innovator with 10+ years of experience driving inclusive capital allocation across traditional VC and emerging financial platforms. Built and scaled a AU$5M fund focused on female founders, deployed $33M+ in blockchain healthcare investments, and pioneered social-first equity crowdfunding infrastructure. Architect of California Senate Bill 54, establishing first-in-nation VC diversity reporting requirements. Passionate about leveraging technology and policy to democratize access to private markets while maintaining robust compliance frameworks.

Experience

Board Member, Research and Ethics BoardIN TRUTH
Jun 2025
InvestorIN TRUTH
Nov 2022
FounderPyrium
Jan 2022
Founding PartnerF5 Collective
Mar 2022
AmbassadorPatientory Association
Jan 2024
Board MemberPatientory Association
Jan 2018 to Dec 2023
AdvisorTulsa Innovation Labs
Oct 2020
Partner, HealthcareSilicon Valley Blockchain Society (SVBS)
Aug 2017
AdvisorTAP Network
Mar 2017
Legislative Co-Author and Principal Sponsor, CA Senate Bill 54 (2023)SB 54: Diversity in Venture Capital Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Feb 2023 to Oct 2023
Early-Stage Startup ConsultantSelf Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Dec 2013 to Dec 2016
Communication StrategistKapor Center
Jun 2015 to Jun 2016
Product Marketing ManagerCamoji Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Feb 2015 to Jun 2015
Head of Product and PartnershipsEmbraceFamily Health
Oct 2014 to Jan 2015
Data Analyst ConsultantKaiser Permanente
Feb 2013 to Sep 2013
Medical Management ConsultantSan Francisco Health Plan
Dec 2011 to May 2012
Health Program Monitoring and Evaluation SpecialistAnera
May 2011 to Aug 2011
Managing ConsultantNASTAD
Aug 2010 to Dec 2010
Clinical Research and Program Assistant, PediatricsUCSF Department of Medicine
Oct 2006 to Jun 2009
Laboratory TechnicianSansum Clinic
Jul 2005 to Jan 2006
Undergraduate Researcher, Paul Hansma Research GroupUCSB Department of Physics
Jan 2004 to Dec 2005
Epidemiology Intern, STD Control BranchCalifornia Department of Public Health
Jul 2003 to Sep 2003

Education

The George Washington University
MPH Global Health
UC Santa Barbara
BA Art History Biology
Columbia University
Venture Capital and Private Equity Program
Head-Royce School