Marley is a Njamal (Pilbara region) and Japanese woman who grew up predominantly in lutruwita. She moved to Naarm to pursue further education graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts and a Master of Arts and Cultural Management. Marley has worked as an emerging artist, curator and producer with works being publicly exhibited throughout Naarm. She has worked as a freelance consultant, photographer, stage manager and festival artist liaison. She also has a strong passion for First Nations education and self-determination, and has worked as a higher education outreach officer, Indigenous student support officer and education reform consultant. For the last couple of years, she has worked as a content creator and marketing manager with a strong focus on amplifying First Nations voices.

Michelle is a descendant of the Arrernte and Luritja clan groups from the Northern Territory. She was born and raised on the lands of the Larrakia people in Darwin and is now cared for by the community in Naarm, Melbourne. Michelle passionately continues to work with and for her people. The young mob Michelle works with is like no other and keeps her going.