I am Marcus Fitts, a digital designer + ecosystem builder + athlete + coach creating

Marcus Fitts is an LA based creative director, athlete, and community advocate known for blending design, storytelling, and endurance sports to empower underrepresented communities—particularly Black and Brown youth—through movement and mentorship.

He’s the founder of District Triathlon and GRITUSA™ a nonprofit focused on making triathlon and endurance sports more accessible. Marcus is also associated with programs like DC Bike Academy, which supports young athletes through cycling-based development pathways. He’s also co founder of Equip Racing LLC and Chocolate City Criterium.

Professionally, he has held leadership roles in creative strategy and digital design. As of early 2025, Marcus is the Vice President, Creative Director at FleishmanHillard. He has a strong track record of integrating his creative talents with purpose-driven work, especially in the sports and wellness space.

He’s a creative problem solver, carefully combining design and earned marketing ideas, resulting in well formulated design solutions.

He also specializes in creating digital experiences that are functional and visually compelling.