Marcia P. Gordon

Marcia Priyadarshani Gordon is a graduate of the University of Guyana (UG) where she attained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. She has impacted several areas of society with her simplicity, positive energy and helpfulness. From her childhood years, Marcia has been involved in many activities. She has hosted weekly children television programs as part of United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF); served as an Advocate for Respect at her Primary school; and volunteered to assist children to read at the Guyana National Library and outdoor activities as part of the President’s Youth Award Republic of Guyana (PYARG) program where she was a recipient of the Bronze level Award. 

During her high school years at The Bishops’ High School and Queen’s College, Marcia was a leader of several groups which included the Interact Club (Sub-club of Rotary of Georgetown Central) and Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF). At UG, she was a core leader of Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC) where she was part of the delegation that represented Guyana in Trinidad. During her final years of UG, she became a volunteer for the Centre for the Study of Biological Diversity (CSBD) and a laboratory lecturer assistant.

Whilst being a project officer at the Guyana Forestry Commission, Marcia was part of the Guyana delegation to China for training in Agroforestry. In addition, she was also a Sunday school teacher involved in dance, steel-pan, coordination for her church’s annual Vacation Bible School and Christmas presentations. She has also been a lay preacher for the Presbyterian Church of Guyana (PCOG). 

Marcia continues to be an inspiration to many, amidst her present adversity by living the concept of mindfulness and holding onto her belief in God. In 2018, she was awarded The Golden Arrowhead Award of Achievement and Distinction by the Guyana Tri-State Alliance Inc. for her service and dedication to the Community. In addition, she has received several recognitions from the Health & Education Relief Organization for Cancer Inc. (HEROC) for her optimism, courage and determination in the fight against breast cancer. 

Marcia looks at life as a jigsaw puzzle which is one of her hobbies and one that serves as a great source of therapy. She believes that eventually all pieces fall into place; and as such, she takes the time to laugh at the confusion, learn to dance in the rain, live for the moment and know that everything happens for a reason.