Marla is a proud mom, wife, special needs mom blogger, health advocate, parenting mentor, author & mompreneur. Marla is the founder and owner of Special & Determined, a special needs mom blog. In this blog Marla gives the reader a window into the beauty of Down Syndrome, celebrates her son's accomplishments and struggles, and shares the joys of motherhood and their everyday lives as a typical family.

Marla is a passionate health activist, advocating for awareness for Down syndrome and other causes close to her heart such as: pediatric cancer, congenital heart diseases, and healthy children. She has participated on panels & round table discussions covering topics of Down syndrome and being a caregiver. She is also part of the WEGO Health Press Corps where she attends different conferences that support her advocacy work. Marla also has done live blogging from these events to help brands build buzz.

Marla is also the founder and President of the SpecialMoms - A Parenting and Mentoring Community. A group of like-minded moms who all have one thing in common...we care for a child with a disability. Here Marla provides support, resources and advice. The SpecialMoms Community is a supportive place to network, share, inspire, empower, and dream together.

Marla is also the founder and President of Marla Murasko Enterprises, Inc. where she talks about her advocacy work, her passion for social media, and working with non-profits.

Marla is looking to expand her roles and partner with brands as their Brand Amabassador, work with non-profits and partner with other advocacy groups to help spread awareness.