Born and raised in Oregon, Marina got her Bachelor of Science from SOU where she studied traditional print making. She got started in the eye care industry in 2013 as a technician in Wyoming. Learning about all things eye related has become a passion of hers.
She moved to Portland in 2015 with her partner of many years, Josh, her cat named Leo, and her corgi mix named Harvey. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the food & beverage scene and going to all of the dog parks.