Cal State Long Beach is a place where many people find their calling, and the 49 Under 49 awards are a way to celebrate alumni who hold true to their passions and make their communities better places to live.

49 Under 49 honorees are prominent in several fields, including the arts, business, education, government and STEM. The awards, conferred during an April 25 gathering, recognize alumni who are of up to 49 years of age and are building on their Beach education to stand out in their chosen professions while living up to an ethos of community service.

...Marquez is one of two 49 Under 49 honorees, along with State Sen. Lena Gonzalez ‘09, to also be acclaimed as the inaugural recipients of the CSULB Excellence in Civic Engagement Award.

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