Marielena graduated from Widener University with a degree in Finance and Management Information Systems. After graduating, she worked for The Vanguard Group of Investment Companies for six years and then Wm. M. Mercer, Inc. in Deerfield, IL for four years. Marielena returned to Pennsylvania to begin raising her children amongst family and friends. During this time, she became an active board member in school parent associations.
In 2021, Marielena answered a request in the parish bulletin for an Administrative Assistant for Faith Formation. Later that year, she assumed the part-time role of Financial Administrator for the parish.
Marielena considers herself blessed to be part of the team at Saint Monica and is excited to share her skills and talents with the parish community.