Marley is a fourth generation Central Oregonian. She holds a BA in Studio Art from Oregon State University and is an inducted member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. 

Marley is an interdisciplinary artist with an interest in the intersection of art and social health. Her engagement with community organizations include Central Oregon Health Council, Planned Parrenthood Columbia Willamette and Scalehouse Collaborative for The Arts, where she works as the Operations and Programming Manager. She worked as a lead artist on the Community Based Mural Project addressing houselessness for The City of Bend and Scalehouse.