Marcus Paca is the Director of Strategic Workforce Partnerships and Community Engagement at Northwell Health, where he leads innovative workforce strategies that connect healthcare, education, and community partners to build equitable career pathways and strengthen the future healthcare workforce. With more than 20 years of experience spanning workforce development, employer engagement, labor relations, talent strategy, and strategic marketing, Marcus is recognized for designing scalable solutions that expand opportunity while meeting critical employer needs. Throughout his career, Marcus has secured more than $7 million in workforce investments, launched transformative career readiness and internal mobility initiatives, and built partnerships that create meaningful pathways into high-demand healthcare careers.