Marina grew up in Petaluma, graduated from Casa Grande, and rowed with North Bay over 20 years ago. After college she traveled all over the US and overseas with the military. In July of 2023 she retired from a career in Army Special Operations, and returned to Petaluma with her kids. 

A lifelong fitness enthusiast, she has participated and competed in several sports including running, cycling, triathlons, CrossFit, military fitness competitions and briefly was a professional cage fighter. 

Over the years she has pursued her group fitness certification, indoor cycling certification, US Army master fitness trainer certification, and a masters degree in human performance with an emphasis in strength training and conditioning. 

She is excited to join the NBRC juniors coaching staff as their land coach.