Dr. Marcus D. Benoit obtained a bachelor's degree from The University of Houston-Downtown School of Social Work, a master's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU), School of Social Work with a focus on rural populations and community, and a Doctorate from Capella University in Human Services with a focus in Organizational Management and Leadership Development. Throughout Dr. Benoit career, he has had the privilege to work with various populations, such as people with mental health disorders, the elderly, adolescents, homeless veterans, individuals recently released from incarceration, and HIV consumers. His active research includes promoting, engaging, and empowering communities to address HIV/AIDS disparities regarding prevention, care, and housing to achieve sustainable systemic change.

Higher education experience, includes serving three years as a graduate adjunct instructor for the School of Social Work at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU). Thereafter, he continued as an adjunct faculty for Lone Star College-University Park first BSW bridge program. Dr. Benoit currently serves as an Interim Director of Field Education/BSW and Assistant Professor of Social Work Practice at Prairie View A&M University. His aim is to always to offer learners knowledge that contributes to successful outcomes. In my years as a macro-level social work professional, he has had the opportunity to work in various capacities as a Social Work leader, including but not limited to roles as the Chief Program Officer, Grant Administrator and Auditor, Director of Programs, Contract Monitoring Officer. These experiences have prepared Dr. Benoit to work with diverse corporations to leverage development, including non-profit businesses while contributing to high-level Social Work leadership and supervision through rigorous study, implementation, and research.