Board Member Spotlight
Marque Macon ’10
Marque (pronounced “mar KEY”) Macon is Vice President & Administrator of Ambulatory Operations & Provider Services at Inova Health. In this role, he is accountable for operations, administrative and reporting procedures, team members, and systems for 175+ physician offices, 10 service lines, over 2,100 employed providers, and over 3.2 million annual patient encounters.
Mr. Macon hails from Gadsden, SC and is a 2010 Clemson graduate with a BS degree in Industrial Engineering. He attained an MBA from Loyola University Chicago. He is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
Marque currently serves on the board of Clemson University Alumni Association. He recently received the Outstanding Young Alumni by Clemson’s College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. He has been honored by Becker’s Healthcare as a “Top Black Healthcare Leader to Know” and by Charlotte Business Journal as a “Top 40 Under 40” awardee. He enjoys the outdoors, physical fitness, spending time with family and friends, and all things Clemson.
Upcoming Events
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Young Alumni at DC Defenders
May 9
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1:30 pm
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3:30 pm
Join the Clemson Young Alumni Club for an afternoon of football and fellowship as we cheer on the DC Defenders at an exciting home game!
📅 Saturday, May 9
⏰ Kickoff: 1:30 PM
📍 Game Location: Audi Field
Before the game, meet up with fellow Tigers for a pre-game gathering at 12:00PM at:
Solace Outpost in Navy Yard
71 Potomac Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003
Come early to grab a drink, meet other Clemson young alumni, and get ready to head over to the stadium together to watch the Defenders bring the energy. Whether you’re a football fan or just looking for a fun way to connect with fellow Clemson grads around DC, this is a great chance to show your Tiger pride and enjoy a great afternoon in the city!
Wear your Clemson gear and bring your Tiger spirit!
CU@Home - How AI is Transforming Healthcare
CU@Home - How AI is Transforming Healthcare
May 18
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Join us for a virtual lunchtime chat with Dr. Aaron Masino, Associate Professor in Clemson’s School of Computing and the Dr. Gary Spitzer Endowed Distinguished Professor in Genomics. Dr. Masino’s research focuses on applying artificial intelligence to medicine, particularly using data-driven approaches to better understand and diagnose rare diseases, an area where patients often face long and difficult diagnostic journeys.
Drawing on experience across academia, industry, and clinical research, Dr. Masino develops AI tools that integrate biological knowledge with patient data to support more precise, informed medical decision-making. His work highlights how emerging technologies are reshaping healthcare and opening new possibilities for patients with complex and often overlooked conditions. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how AI is transforming healthcare – and what it means for the future of medicine – from a leader at the forefront of the field.
TigerTown Bound Send off Party - VA
TigerTown Bound Send off Party - VA
July 14
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6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
Join the Baltimore/Washington DC Clemson Club for a casual reception and to meet local Clemson Alumni, current students and parents. The event will be held in Vienna, VA. Event details including location address will be sent two days prior to the event. We look forward to welcoming you to the Clemson Family!
TigerTown Bound Send off - MD
TigerTown Bound Send off - MD
July 15
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6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
The Baltimore/DC Clemson Club will welcome incoming students and their families at a casual gathering in Annapolis, MD. Join us at this free event to meet new students and discuss all things Clemson! Local Alumni, current students and current parents will be in attendance to help answer questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Clemson Family! Address will be sent two days prior.
24th Annual Crab Feast
24th Annual Crab Feast
August 1
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2:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Don’t miss one of our favorite summer events – back for its 24th year!
Held on the banks of the beautiful West River in Shady Side, MD, the menu for this all-you-can-eat Crab Feast also includes low country boil, hush puppies, hot dogs, beer and soda. Don’t be shy if you’ve never had crabs before – we’ll teach you to pick like a pro.
And there is more to do than just eat! Go for a swim in the pool, try to catch a few crabs yourself, take out a kayak or canoe or join a guided boat tour of the river. A huge thank you to Mark ‘91 and Cindy ‘90 Derrick P’25, P’29 for hosting.
Early Bird pricing is available until May 31st. Early Bird Member adult tickets are $44. Early Bird Member child tickets are $19. Members may purchase up to 4 tickets at the Member price, even if guests are not Club members.
After May 31st, member adult tickets are $54. Member children tickets are $25. Clemson Club Members may register for up to 4 member tickets even if the guests are not Clemson alumni or Club Members. Non-member adult tickets are $85. Non-member children are $39. Children under 3 are free.