Marion Thomas is a qualified social worker and holds a post-graduate honours degree specializing in Social Policy and Management from UCT. Her first passion is child protection and she is a Protective Behaviours facilitator, a prevention programme that aims to empower children against abuse. 

Marion formed the Western Cape Social Workers Forum- an online platform of information for professional practitioners in the field of social development. She is also an active member of Toastmasters International and is a qualified Distinguished Toastmaster. Marion joined StreetSmart as a director on 01 July 2016.