Marlenis is a member of the DGC Civil Society Youth Steering Committee, advising the DGC on youth engagement for outreach and advocacy on global issues on the UN agenda, organizing and promoting civil society youth events publicizing issues and campaigns on the UN agenda using both traditional and new media, providing opportunities for intergenerational cooperation and collaboration, and cooperating with UN programmes such as the UN Volunteers. She works locally and globally to promote her NGO, Pathways to Peace (PTP), as well as peace-building and education while collaborating with other organizations in initiatives that help further PTP’s Culture of Peace Initiative. Marlenis enjoys spending time with her family and creating crafts in her free time.