Marc Thompson was born in Oroville, CA, in 1989 and raised by a single mother and is the youngest of three. For the past 7 years he has been in college and found his calling within the social sciences. Marc is currently pursuing Bachelor degrees in: Sociology, Psychology and Women’s Studies, he currently has his Associates degree in Social & Behavioral Science, a Peace & Global Studies degree and Sustainability degree, he also has a minor in Gender and Sexuality. Marc intends to utilize his education to help make strides in progressing diversity relations on a local, national, and international level. Tattooed over his heart he has the words, “Be The Change You Wish To See,” and, “Ubuntu, I Am Because We Are”, two quotes that he strives to emulate and live by each day.

Marc passed away in September 2014.