Marina earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in architecture from the University of Belgrade in Serbia. During her studies, she served as a student mentor, helping her peers to develop their design skills. Marina also held an undergraduate teaching assistant position, at the university, for two semesters. Marina's academic excellence and dedication to architecture and design earned her scholarships for her achievements, such as Scholarship for the Exceptionally Talented Students and the Academic Scholarship by Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development.

After graduation, Marina began her professional career at an architectural office in Maryland, getting involved in all phases of design she quickly established herself as a skilled and passionate architectural designer. She has worked on a variety of projects in Maryland, Virginia, and DC.

Marina joined DXA in 2022.