Marley is a fourth generation Central Oregonian and currently serves as the Executive Director for Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts. 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. She served as a college ambassador with Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, and co-authored the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice glossary for Central Oregon Health Council. She is trained in creating queer inclusive arts learning spaces for youth.