Marcus Harrison Green

Marcus Harrison Green is an award-winning writer, journalist, publisher, podcaster, and civic leader whose career has centered on storytelling and building platforms for voices too often overlooked. He is the founder of the South Seattle Emerald and Hinton Publishing and has worked as a columnist, author, podcast host, and speaker. Today, Marcus serves as a Public Safety Advisor in the Seattle Mayor’s Office, where he brings his background in journalism, community engagement, and storytelling into public service. Throughout his career, he has sought to show that there is no single path into creative work, and that curiosity, persistence, and a commitment to telling meaningful stories can open doors you never expected.