Marnasha is a Portland native and registered nurse. Graduated from Oregon Health & Science University with her bachelor’s in nursing in 2021.  She started her career in cardiac critical care working at Salem Health Hospital. Marnasha has always held a passion for health equity work, especially for underserved populations. She recently transitioned from the inpatient setting to holding a position as a nurse lead in an outpatient clinic. In this role, the care teams bridge health equity gaps for the Black and African American communities and is

housed in the historically Black district of North Portland. 

She is passionate about creating a diverse nursing profession that reflects the communities it serves. In her free time, she enjoys listening to audiobooks, camping with family, and painting with water colors.