About Marlene

Marlene Buffa is a freelance writer and Cold Fusion Web Applications developer living in Phoenix, Arizona. She lives with 2 dobermans who run her life and allow her to pay the mortage, feed and spoil them.

Her expanding spiritual experiences awaken introspection and reflection and her insights touch her readers. Marlene draws upon the wisdom her memories reveal while incorporating history, philosophy, and pracitical spirituality in her story telling.

Marlene holds degrees in Communications (Journalism) and Psychology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Currently she serves as:

President of the University of Michigan Club of Greater Phoenix (2006-2009)
a member of the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Marriage & Family Therapy Credentialing Committee
a board member of the University Club of Arizona State University
a member of American Mensa, Ltd. (29 years)

Pioneering efforts include:

Founder of 2 state-wide nonprofit corporations
Founder of 1 national 501(c)(7) nonprofit corporation
Founder of 1 national 501(c)(3) charitable foundation

Hobbies and interests:

Voice talent, movie extra
Weight lifting/bodybuilding
Dance: tap, freestyle, caribbean, ballet
Sewing
Photography
Bicycling, walking
History, philosophy, exploration
Travel - domestic & international