meet our staff

Marvina Thomas, who is a former registered nurse, is the Founder and Owner of Trinity Care Services.  She moved to the Phoenix area approximately 25 years ago from her home in Los Angeles, CA and began her mission in being a ministry of health.  Marvina has been helping the homeless via her group homes, Start Living Inc. since 2003 and decided to go further in her ministry by opening Trinity Care Services, in 2019, to further help the homeless and those battling substance abuse and other behavioral health issues. She strives to help men and women get off the streets and off deadly substances and prides herself in not only helping individuals gain and maintain their sobriety, but helping them with job placement and other skills to assist them in re-entering society as sober and functional citizens.  

Ms. Chowdhury obtained both her Master’s and Bachelor's Degrees of Science in Addiction Counseling from Ottawa University. She also holds an Associates in Paralegal with Distinction from Rio Salado College. Marcia has worked with all populations in her field to include: children, young adults, adults and seniors. Marcia’s career and diverse background bring a lot of experience to Trinity. 

As the Clinical Supervisor at Trinity Care Services, Ms. Chowdhury is responsible for the oversight of the counselors and case mangers, as well as ensuring the developments and implementations of treatment plans and services. She enjoys working with the various populations and aiding individuals in overcoming their addictions and helping them re-enter into society as sober and functional member

Marcia has one child, is from California, and is currently learning how to paddleboard. She is compassionate about her love for people and thrives on helping others reach their true purpose in life and master their true potential in recovery.