As a child, Marlo spent her summers in northwest British Columbia. It was during these formative years that she first became acquainted with the flora and fauna of the coastal temperate rain forest, and her passion for it has flourished ever since. Marlo graduated with academic distinction from the University of Victoria with a double major in Environmental Studies and Geography. She also earned a diploma in Ecological Restoration. During her university years, Marlo worked with multiple local nonprofits as a restoration technician and volunteer coordinator, fostering her interest in environmental education and interpretation.

Since 2016, Marlo has been working in ecotourism, getting her start as a guide in the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia—her home turf—taking guest on a quest to see grizzly bears. She is fascinated by bear biology and behavior as well as the ecology of the entire environment that surrounds them, from lichen distribution to birdlife. While attending the International Conference on Bear Research and Management in Quito, Ecuador in 2017, Marlo was fortunate to see wild Andean bears, also known as spectacled bears, hidden in the cloud forest. She is excited to expand her bear repertoire as an Expedition Leader on Nat Hab's Churchill polar bear trips. When she's not out spending time with bears, Marlo fills her spare time with long-distance running, hiking and putting her passion for the outdoors on canvas. You are also likely to find her at a local brew pub sampling a flight of the latest and greatest drafts.