Marianne Marquardt has a BA in psychology and a Master's degree from the University of Michigan.

After a long career in advertising at Time, Inc., including Money and People magazines, Marianne retired to stay at home with her two children.
Marianne has worked with Aging Grace since 2004.  She brings with her the experience of caring from aging parents and relatives.  Her compassion and sensitivity make it easy for her clients to feel comfortable and secure.  Her ability to listen to her clients' needs and wishes create a sense of trust and comfort.

Marianne has a been a resident of Wilmette since 1993 where she is actively involved in volunteering at her children's schools and her church.  She managed the Junior Great Books program at the elementary school for four years and is in her second year of heading up the middle school book fair which raises money for the school's library.  Marianne has taught Sunday school at her church for four years and has worked on two school board elections for District 39.