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Marlene Edwards aka Lena E is a God fearing woman was born in Kingston, Jamaica and relocated to The Bronx ,NYC at the age of 7. She is the mother of four girls. She holds a Masters in Business Administration and Human Resource Management ,and is certified in Project Management. She currently resides in Kissimmee, Florida.
Lena E has over 10 years experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry. She enjoys being a mom. In her down time you will find Lena E on someone’s boat relaxing. She is very outspoken and the life of the party when she needs to be.
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In 2022, after a long conversation with her best friend, Marlene decided it was time to share her story and thus joined the Diamond Writers. She make her authorial debut in April 2023 as a contributing author in "Valid Transparency".
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In 2023, Marlene launched her non-profit organization Hands 2 Hearts Inc. : A hand up, not a hand out. The organization is committed to empowering those in need with the skills, resources, and support necessary to regain their independence and transform their lives. Through education, assistance, and community building, Hand 2 Hearts strives to create a world where every person has the opportunity to rise above adversity and build a brighter future.
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Marlene has only just begun to show the world what she's made of!