Marie was born in the Indianapolis, Indiana area but raised for most of her life in Morrison, IL. She received her Bachelor’s Degree of Arts and Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science from Bradley University in Peoria, IL, and completed her Medical Laboratory Science clinical training at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She went on to complete her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA.

She enjoys the opportunity to help take care of her community as a PA as well as spending time cooking and traveling with her family.