Marlini is a lecturer in Marketing at Victoria University of Wellington. Originally from Singapore, she moved to New Zealand in 2016 with her family. She is part of the Health and Social Marketing research cluster at the School of Marketing & International Business. Marlini's research interest is in the intersection of technology and marketing. Her current research seeks to examine the role of digital technology in the health and well-being of ethnic migrant communities. Marlini is excited to contribute positively to the diverse communities in Aotearoa, New Zealand, as a member of the Ethnic Advisory Group.