Marianne Zanko Komek is a freelance journalist whose articles have appeared in the National Catholic Register, the Catholic News Service, Catholic Philly, Joy in Truth, and The Catholic Spirit, the official newspaper for the diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey. Her poetry has been featured in the children's magazine, St. Mary's Messenger. Her poetry was selected as lyrics for a composition that was performed at the Manhattan School of Music. She has also worked as and editor and editorial assistant for publishers in Manhattan. Marianne is a consecrated member of the International Marian Apostolate of Schoenstatt. In her spare time, she enjoys classical music, experimenting with recipes, and loves going for walks by the bay in her hometown.