Marian is a retired patent attorney, a second career she adopted after working in the oil and gas industry. She earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, a master’s degree in inorganic chemistry, a PhD in Geochemistry, and a law degree. She is also a patient with three diagnosed rare diseases, the most significant of which is a genetic immune deficiency. As a volunteer for the Immune Deficiency Foundation, she became aware of many issues faced by the primary immune deficiency community and the broader rare disease community. Through the Immune Deficiency Foundation, she discovered a passion for advocacy about these issues.

She has a desire to use her advocacy skills and experience to help the rare and undiagnosed community.