Jeweler
Bespoke, handmade jewelry using traditional silversmithing fabrication techniques alongside alternative materials and methods. Expect bold colors and design that makes a statement. Marilena creates custom, one-of-a-kind pieces and occasionally writes about the industry.
Filmmaker
Short form and feature-length documentary films are Marilena’s expertise. Social impact videos on a range of topics, including harm reduction, education justice, and health care, are found in her filmography. Marilena freelances in camera and post-production.
Teaching Artist
Marilena instructs youth and adults. She teaches art practices to high school youth. She gives workshops for school-based therapists on intervention techniques. Her background as an activist and public school special education provider informs her work.
