Marlon began his career as a school counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, creating support programs for underserved students. Marlon’s contributions to mental health and wellness in education have earned recognition from the U.S. Congress, California State Senate, and California State Assembly. An industry thought leader and in-demand speaker, he has worked with leading organizations and universities, including Harvard Medical School, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, SXSW, and Amazon.com, to promote well-being and is also the host of This Helps Podcast, connecting with the world’s leading helpers to improve listeners’ mental health. Marlon lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons.