Marla (Clements) Schroeder
Marla Schroeder is a seasoned marketing and advertising professional with extensive experience in publications management, senior living marketing, and multimedia communications. Currently serving as Publications Manager at Senior Life, Marla oversees all four editions of the publication, ensuring high-quality monthly advertising that resonates with senior audiences. In addition to managing publications, she also leads sales initiatives across Elkhart, Kosciusko, and St. Joseph Counties, helping clients connect meaningfully with their communities through strategic advertising solutions.
Before joining Senior Life, Marla held leadership roles in the senior living industry, including Director of Sales and Marketing at Grand Emerald Place, Elkhart Place and Hellenic Senior Living Mishawaka. In these roles, she specialized in community outreach, Medicaid coordination, and brand development—skills that allowed her to effectively promote senior care services and build trusted relationships with families and healthcare partners. Her work reflected a deep understanding of both marketing strategy and compassionate service in senior care.
Marla’s foundation in marketing and communications began early in her career, with positions at The Goshen News and The Elkhart Truth, where she excelled as a multimedia marketing coordinator and sales consultant. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Goshen College and an Associate of Science in Marketing and Accounting from Ivy Tech Community College–North Central, where she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa. With over two decades of experience, Marla continues to be a trusted partner to clients, combining creativity, strategy, and genuine connection to deliver impactful results.
• Goshen College – BS in Organizational Management
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that are most important to me—both personally and professionally—are balance, integrity, and purpose. I truly love my current role and the organization I’m a part of because it allows me to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Earlier in my career, I realized how important it is to find a workplace that not only aligns with my professional goals but also supports my well-being. Working with a company that values its people as much as its mission has given me the space to grow, contribute, and recharge. I believe that when we take care of ourselves, we’re better able to serve our communities and deliver our best work. Having that balance has made me more focused, creative, and fulfilled—both in my career and in my personal life.