Marina was raised in Shingle Springs, CA with her family and graduated from Ponderosa High School in 2017 with her Certified Veterinary Assistant certificate through the Animal Health R.O.P. program. She has worked at several other local veterinary hospitals over the years before joining Blue Ravine Animal Hospital in June 2021. Marina enjoys life at home with her orange tabby cat Carson AKA "Chunky Monkey". In her free time, Marina enjoys skiing, gymnastics, and all things that include The Wizard Of Oz. [citation]