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= Marcos A. Gold = Marcos A. Gold (born in Miami, Florida) is a public affairs and policy development professional, currently serving as the Director for two Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in London. Gold has made significant contributions to his field, managing multi-million-pound projects, and building strong stakeholder relationships. He is noted for his dedication to creating lasting positive impacts on communities and businesses.

Early Life and Education
Marcos A. Gold was born in Miami, Florida. He spent his early years in Puerto Rico before moving to London. He holds a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science & Sociology from Arizona State University. Gold furthered his education at the University of Westminster, London, where he achieved a Master's degree in International Relations & Democratic Politics. His dissertation focused on "Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their Role in Contested Areas: A Case Study of NGOs in 21st Century Jammu and Kashmir." Gold also holds a Certificate in Business Improvement District Management from British BIDs, London, where he presented a dissertation on the contemporary debates on reforming business rates and their effect on Business Improvement Districts.

Career
Gold's professional career includes several roles in public affairs and policy development. He served as the Parliamentary Assistant/Senior Caseworker for the Rt Hon Sir David Lidington CBE MP for Aylesbury & Deputy Prime Minister at the House of Commons from 2015 to 2018. Gold was instrumental in providing strategic policy advice and improving constituent relations.

He furthered his experience as a Senior Account Executive (Public Affairs) at Four Communications, London, from 2018 to 2019. In this role, he facilitated project collaborations and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Since 2019, Gold has been serving as the Director for the Central District Alliance BID & Hatton Garden BID, London. His contributions include successfully negotiating contracts, managing strategic projects, and fostering a high-performing team.

In May 2022, Gold stood as a local councillor in the London local elections, representing the West Hampstead ward.

Volunteer Work and Community Involvement
Beyond his professional roles, Gold has also been an active contributor to his community. Since 2020, he has served as a Governor at Bromet Primary School, Bushey, Watford, participating in strategic management and decision-making processes. He has been a Vice-Chair for the Patchwork Foundation Leadership Council, London, since 2022, promoting active participation of young people from disadvantaged and minority communities in British democracy and civil society. Gold also volunteered for St John Ambulance, London, during the COVID-19 pandemic, administering vaccines and providing support to healthcare professionals.