Blake Marquez (she/her), Senior Program Associate

Blake Marquez is a writer from Los Angeles, California. She is a proud alumni of Loyola Marymount University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude studying Communication, Media Studies, and Journalism.

Before starting at Sunstone in January 2023, Blake was a reporter at the Los Angeles Loyolan where she covered life and arts, social justice, and breaking news stories. In addition to her work in journalism, Blake conducted several media research studies centered around mediatized narratives of race.

Growing up in the LA Harbor area, Blake's passion for environmental work is inspired by her community. Her interest in climate work peaked after publishing a piece investigating the impact of the petroleum industry on local communities..