Marilyn Mitchell is an exhibiting artist who worked for 35 years as a registered nurse, primarily in Women's Health Care and Medical Ethics. She first trained as a Nia Technique instructor in 2000, completing her Black Belt in 2008. She is married with two adult children and lives in Pawling. She teaches Spirit Dance, based on the Nia Technique — a combination of low-impact aerobics, martial arts, and free dance.