Impact
Economic equity
Co-founder & Executive Director, StreetCred
StreetCred at Boston Medical Center builds wealth and health during pediatric and prenatal care. In 2024 alone, >700 families accessed $3.14 million​
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Founder & Executive Director, Health by Wealth Collective (HxWC)
HxWC is a technical support and assistance hub leading a national grassroots movement to transform child and family health by integrating economic mobility services into health care. 35 members in 11 states and D.C. Over 20,000 families have claimed $35 million in tax returns.
Health policy
Legislative Fellow, Democratic Whip, Rep. Katherine Clark, U.S. House of Representatives (2024)
As a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellow, Dr. Marcil focused on building bridges between clinical medicine and federal policy, with a particular focus on maternal cardiovascular and mental health policies as well as more general health policy (ACA, Medicaid, PBMs, biosecurity).
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Founder, Doctors for Spanberger (2025)
Created a grassroots network of doctors across Virginia in support of Governor Spanberger's election. Gathered 115 signatures from 32 cities and counties.
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Policy advocate & educator
Dr. Marcil has provided testimony for the Massachusetts legislature, conducted policy briefings for Congress & the White House, and innovated pilot programs on tax credits, paid family leave, and child care policy. She is a chapter author in the forthcoming Health Care Advocacy (Second Edition). ​
Maternal & Child Health Systems
Dr. Marcil is writing a book telling the compelling story of social and economic pressures driving the maternal health crisis in the United States – and importantly, sharing a roadmap to fix it. This book is for both the public, who seek change but are unsure where to start, and policy makers, with tools to create healthier policies.
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Pediatric consultant, Jacaranda Health - Nairobi, Kenya (2016-2017)
Developed high-quality newborn care system serving 150 newborns monthly. Conducted needs assessment, developed evidence-based protocols. trained 20 mid-level providers, & led evaluation.
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Public health consultant, BRAC - Dhaka, Bangladesh (2012-2013)
Evaluated community-based strategies used to create & scale a maternal-child health system for 6 million people in urban slums. Funded by the competitive Lipitz Policy Award. Published a guide.
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HIV/AIDS & Community Health Peace Corps Volunteer, Catholic AIDS Action - Walvis Bay, Namibia (2006-2008)
Orphans & vulnerable children: developed a comprehensive care program for 50, including training staff, raising funds, and running 3 health & leadership camps. Women: created a health course for imprisoned women and mentored a women’s savings club.