Marianna grew up in Finland appreciating art & design as a child. Her family has a long tradition in glass blowing, jewelry & textile design and fine arts. Marianna won some competitions in her youth with her landscape photography pieces and participated in a few shows.

 

Marianna joined the Philip J Steele Arts Education Foundation Board in 2007... Her background and professional experience is in fundraising and sales. She serves as a Board member in other art related non-profit organizations such as the ArtsStreet as well and is very active in various Chambers’ of Commerce and in various Community organizations.