our staff
Marcina Langrine
Protocols Coordinator
Marcina Langrine is our Protocols Coordinator.
Marcina is the Operations Coordinator at the Marshallese Educational Initiative (MEI), where she has served since 2019. She oversees programs focused on education, advocacy, health, youth leadership, and cultural preservation within the Marshallese community in Northwest Arkansas.
Through her work at MEI, Marcina leads and supports initiatives that create pathways for community empowerment, including youth mentorship, college readiness, FAFSA and scholarship assistance, and culturally responsive support for families navigating essential services such as Medicaid and SNAP. She has played a key role in MEI’s Women’s Advocacy Program, developing and facilitating trainings focused on domestic violence, sexual violence, and gender-based violence while centering cultural understanding and community healing.
Marcina is deeply committed to preserving Marshallese culture, amplifying community voices, and addressing the ongoing challenges affecting Marshallese families, including health disparities, climate change, and the lasting impacts of the Marshall Islands’ nuclear legacy. Her advocacy reflects a belief that communities must be empowered to share their own stories and lead the solutions that shape their futures.
A certified Mental Health First Aid responder and alum of the New Leaders Council, Marcina serves on committees focused on health, mental health, maternal health, and youth development. She is also the host of MEI, the Podcast and serves as the band manager for MARK Harmony, using storytelling, music, and cultural expression as tools for connection and advocacy.
Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, and now based in Springdale, Arkansas, Marcina’s work is rooted in service, cultural pride, and a lifelong commitment to uplifting her community.
What I love about the Nuclear Truth Project
"What I love most about the Nuclear Truth Project is that it reminds me that truth is powerful, and that the people who have lived through nuclear harm deserve to be heard, believed, and respected."
"As a Marshallese woman, this work is deeply personal. The legacy of nuclear testing is not something I learned about only through books, it is part of my community's story and the stories carried by our elders, families, and future generations. Growing up, I saw how much strength exists within our people, but I also came to understand how often our voices have been left out of conversations about our own history. Being part of the Nuclear Truth Project is an opportunity to help change that."
"It is about building relationships grounded in respect, cultural humility, and accountability—not speaking for communities, but standing beside them."
"What inspires me most is the solidarity this project fosters. It connects people from the Marshall Islands, Kazakhstan, Japan, Australia, the United States, and other affected communities who may come from different cultures but share a common pursuit of truth and justice. Together, we are working to ensure that these histories are acknowledged, that survivors are treated with dignity, and that future generations inherit a world that learns from the past rather than repeating it."
"For me, the Nuclear Truth Project is more than a job. It is a chance to honor those who came before us, amplify the voices of those living with the ongoing impacts of nuclear harm, and contribute to a future rooted in justice, healing, and hope."