D. Marlene Thomas is a former member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) with over 25 years of demonstrated management of complex systems in Federal, State, and local organizations. Her coaching and consulting practice is dedicated to supporting individual employers and leaders as they build productive partnerships, teams, and workplaces.  

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As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), she believes that coaches are facilitators of positive change, and the role of the coach and client is a collaboration where the client is willing to do some homework to achieve his or her specific objectives. Marlene believes three words best describe her coaching style -- authentic, engaging, and curious.  Her areas of coaching specialty include leadership and executive development, career transition, personal and team effectiveness, and coach mentoring.

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Marlene has worked with public and private sector clients and partners, including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and federal and state governments.  She has worked with numerous non-profits including the United Negro College Fund and So Others May Eat. She is also a volunteer coach with Stand Beside Them which provides pro bono coaching and mentoring services to returning military service members and their families/caregivers during their transition to civilian life.

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Marlene is the Immediate Past President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Metro DC Chapter, the largest city chapter in the world with over 1700 members. Ms. Thomas is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and a certified Team Coach. She received her coaching certifications from the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) and GTCI. 

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Marlene holds a Master’s Degree in Management/Human Resources from the University of Maryland University College, as well as certificates in management from Harvard University and the Federal Executive Institute (FEI).