Marlena R.

Marlena R. is an experienced communications professional currently serving as Senior Manager of Strategic Communications at the Arthritis Foundation since July 2021. Prior to this role, Marlena held positions such as Communications & Marketing Manager at The Nature Conservancy, where responsibilities included developing and measuring targeted marketing plans, and Principal at Ilya Public Relations, specializing in emerging brands. Marlena's extensive background also includes serving as Vice President at Communications 21, where marketing tactics for various clients were developed, and as Manager of Communications Planning at the American Cancer Society, overseeing national communications campaigns. Earlier roles include Senior Account Executive at Bailey/Gardiner and Assistant Account Executive at The Gable Group. Marlena R. holds a B.A. in Communication from Arizona State University and has pursued additional education at California Western School of Law. Areas of expertise encompass media relations, strategic messaging, social media integration, and press plan development.