Marvin Mathelier is a Marine, small business owner, son of immigrants, and proud father of three.

Marvin’s military service exemplifies his leadership. As a Marine Corps Major, he led humanitarian missions across Latin America and the Caribbean and played a key role in disaster response and security cooperation in Haiti.

As Chair of the Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center, he turned a 20-year vision into reality, securing a rent-free space in Boston’s West End and raising nearly $300,000 to create a hub for Haitian culture and community. As co-owner of Ula Café, he and his wife Beth have fostered connection by hosting local artists, events, and providing meals for those in need.

As a member of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council, Marvin co-chaired the Housing Committee, advocating for affordable housing and equitable development. He founded Call It Out, a grassroots organization addressing inequities in Boston’s BIPOC communities.

Marvin earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Norwich University, a military college in Vermont. With an MBA from Loyola University and an MPA from Columbia University, Marvin blends academic expertise with hands-on experience. His policy work on U.S.-Haiti relations and gender equity has been published internationally, contributing to meaningful change.