Marlena Worthy has over 15 years of experience in fundraising, data entry, customer service, editing, and administrative roles. She has worked for organizations such as NAMI, WPFW Radio Station, the Washington Afro-American Newspaper, and Bartleby Press. Worthy holds a BA in English from the University of the District of Columbia and certificates in Professional Editing and Electronic Printing Prepress from George Washington University and Montgomery College respectively. She is a member of Sigma Tau Delta honor society and has served on advisory boards.