Marlee graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science, biochemistry focus. While there, she played collegiate volleyball and had the honor of playing in the NCAA Final Four. She then went on pursue physician assistant studies at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. She became nationally board certified in 2020 with experience in general orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, orthopedic trauma, and spinal and neurosurgery. When she is not working, she enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and spending time with her two pups.