Her photography has placed several 1st place, BOS, & BOD awards at local Fairs. In addition, Marlene’s photography has been featured on the front cover of the Windsor Parks Guide and The Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation Issue as well as in the 101 Things to do adventure guides. Helping Santa Rosa fire survivors has been her main focus since the October Tubbs Fires. She produced a Sonoma County Strong Calendar and has recently co-authored a book for this same cause called Hope Rises, featuring over 100 of Marlene’s images. All proceeds go back to her Santa Rosa Community.