Marcos Navas

Marcos Navas is a visionary educator, technologist, and entrepreneur committed to transforming education through innovation and creativity. As a Technology Facilitator in Union City, NJ, and the founder of Hands on Coding and Esports Creative League (ECL), Marcos empowers both students and educators to become creators in the digital age. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in instructional technology, digital storytelling, esports integration, and immersive learning platforms like FrameVR. Marcos is a TED-Ed Innovative Educator, a Raspberry Pi Certified Educator, and a national presenter on AI, design thinking, and future-ready classrooms. Through ECL and his nonprofit Studentspreneur, he has developed programs that align with CTE standards, promote workforce development, and help students explore careers in content creation, gaming, and entrepreneurship. His signature Creative Learning Process—Inspire, Imagine, Create, Iterate, Empower—is at the core of all his educational initiatives. Marcos is passionate about bridging equity gaps in STEM, supporting underserved communities, and using emerging technology to amplify student voice and agency.