Marilyn graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Minor in French. She is fluent in both French and Spanish. Having attended the Lycée Français de Chicago, Marilyn also received her French baccalaureate in Economical Sciences with honors.

While studying for her Masters in Clinical Psychology, and working towards her PsyD, Marilyn worked at Aflac as a benefits consultant as well as in account management and marketing. There, she also received the NY Convention Award, as well as placed second Rookie of the Year for all of Aflac IL. Marilyn has both her Life and Health insurance licenses in 17 States and is Long Term Care certified.

Marilyn is the daughter of Patty Simpson and the late David Simpson. She previously interned in 2014 and is thrilled to return to the DW Simpson team as of September 2020.