Marley is a scientist-turned strategist and writer working to connect research, funding, and narrative in service of regenerative agriculture and climate solutions. She brings over a decade of experience across government, nonprofits, academia, and consulting, with a focus on translating complex research into actionable insight and aligning funding with mission-driven impact.
Before joining Mad Agriculture, Marley focused on funding strategy for high-impact climate solutions at Climate Finance Solutions, supporting nature-based solutions, regenerative agriculture, and other climate initiatives. Previously, she worked at the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences, synthesizing research for funders, policymakers, and public audiences, and at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center, where she supported public engagement with science and coached scientists on communicating their work beyond academic settings. Across her career, Marley has coached and mentored hundreds of scientists, engineers, and other STEM professionals on securing funding and communicating their work effectively. At Mad Agriculture, she supports funding development for farmer-centered programs, helping align grants, partnerships, and organizational priorities in support of regenerative land stewardship that benefits both people and planet.
Marley holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon and a B.A. in Biology with a concentration in Environment and Technology Studies from Carleton College. Her research has taken her from the Brazilian Amazon to the Minnesotan prairie and the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. She is also an artist and musician, and enjoys spending as much time as possible with her family on the far northern California coast she calls home.