Markus Turner is a full-time student at American Public University where he is working to obtain his Master’s in Political Science. Markus is a Fayetteville native who lives in Fayetteville, NC, and currently works for Kaiser Permanente. He applied to this program to be an innovator of change, using his life experiences to advocate for individuals. One thing he seeks to get from this fellowship is learning how to effectively implement change into his community and become a servant leader. He hopes to use this fellowship opportunity to propel his political career to help have more diversity in a Boards or Commissions position. In his spare time, Markus loves to cook, read, and spend time with his family.