Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Marnie came to the United States in 1994, when the opportunity to work as a waterski instructor at Kiniya presented itself. She responded with great enthusiasm and joined the Kiniya team that summer. Since then, she has risen through the Leadership ranks as Head Counselor, Program Director, Assistant Director and, in 2006, was named the Director. Serving on the Vermont Camp Association Board and actively involved with The American Camp Association as an Accreditation Visitor, Marnie believes strongly in the benefits of the Camping Institution and considers Kiniya to be the best possible environment for character development and confidence building in girls.