Marlah Bonner

Marlah Bonner is an accomplished advancement professional with extensive experience in higher education and nonprofit sectors. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the Elwyn HHS Foundation since August 2025, Marlah previously held the role of Vice President of Development at the League of American Orchestras from September 2020 to July 2025. Prior positions include Senior Director of External Affairs at the Philadelphia School Partnership, Associate Dean for Advancement at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Director of Development at the University of Delaware. Marlah's career began as the Founder and Principal of Marik & Associates, a marketing and public relations consulting firm. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Penn State University and an MBA in Marketing and Media Management from the Fox School of Business at Temple University. Additional education includes studies at the University of Nice, France, and the University of Pennsylvania.