Marie Benjamin is a development practitioner. Presently, she is the Executive Director of a local NGO SWAASL which is a major partner for the HIV and AIDS response in Sierra Leone.

She is a gender activist whose interest is in Girls education and HIV prevention for vulnerable women and Girls. Marie Benjamin joined the Zonta Club of Freetown in the year 2008 and has held several positions.

She has served as Secretary, Vice President, Board Director and Chair of the Membership Committee. She is a true zontian who believes in improving lives of women and girls through service and advocacy.