Marla received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Penn State University in Pennsylvania.  She has been in the Mercy Health System for 36 years in various positions, such as; Assistant Manager of ICCU/CCU, Coordinator of Critical Care Education, Manager of Case Management, and QI Coordinator for the last 9 years. Marla also held certification as a CCRN and ACM along with ACLS instructor.  Receiving recognition from Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Sigma Chapter and Alpha Sigma Lambda, Penn State.  Marla devotes her community service to Relay for Life in Trumbull County and was August 2018 Relay calendar girl.