Mariely was born in the Dominican Republic and arrived in the United States at the age of 5. Since her arrival in New York City she gained an immediate enthusiasm for all of the marvels New York City has to offer. She began her professional career in the banking industry in two thousand and eleven, while attending school full time at Lehman College. As a recent graduate, Mariely completed her education with a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Business Law and Human Resources. With her knowledge and networking expertise Mariely is an industrious and determined networker and negotiator. Her experience in the banking industry contributed to her natural inclination for handling fast paced and high stress situations without compromising her accuracy and attention to details.