About Bella’s Founder

Since her start 11 years ago in the Public Relations industry, Marla Russo has represented beauty, fashion, and health, lifestyle/entertainment companies with a determined goal: to provide clients with creative solutions that would resonate with the media and consumers alike. To Marla, it’s about developing long-lasting relationships between clients and key media. She helps make the connections that deliver results.

Ms. Russo’s established history in public relations consists of overseeing the development and implementation of public relation programs for a range of both mass and boutique brands that include Unilever Salon Selectives, Rockport Apparel, Playtex Apparel, Hard Candy, Sweet Grass Farm, and Schwarzkopf & DEP LA LOOKS.

Marla holds B.A. in psychology from Hofstra University. Her diverse background also includes a seven year tenure at Susan Grace Cohen Studio, affiliated with the Lee Strasberg Institute. Hailing from New Jersey. Ms. Russo comes from a large and loving family, and currently lives in New York City.