20 FEBRUARY 2024 M arci White may have been born with a to-do list in her hand. Or maybe a calendar to schedule her next volunteer activity. “My children – Lena, Frank and Clark – were taught at an early age to ‘put it in my calendar.’ If it’s not in my calendar, it’s not real,” Marci said with a laugh, adding, “My parents always said I majored in special activities.” Through the years, she hasn’t stopped the constant planning of that next important thing. The oldest of eight children from an Irish-Catholic family raised in St. Louis, Marci has always been about the people around her. That’s how elder siblings get started in honing their sense of responsibility. Marci moved to Phoenix in 1998 after a successful marketing career with Marriott International. Transitioning to the nonprofit world, she became executive director of the local chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The chapter experienced tremendous success during her eight-year tenure, propelling her to a larger role in the national organization. At her core, Marci is a card-carrying entrepreneur, and in 2010, she founded Delete, a company that pioneered the laser tattoo removal market. The treatments addresses people’s desire to remove inky creations from their bodies. A customer once returned during White’s annual D-E-L-E-T-E-A-T-H-O-N, showing off his clean knuckles, and told her, “You changed my life.” “I knew then how impactful and gratifying our work could be,” she said. A significant number of people seek removal of tattoos that represent tragic pasts. So Delete stepped in and partnered with various nonprofits to provide low and no-cost removals to former victims, including inmates, gang members and domestic violence survivors. After selling Delete, Marci continues to make a difference in the community. Among her many volunteer roles is a current directorship on the Valleywise Health Foundation Board. “I so believe in Valleywise’s mission of providing excellent care and resources to vulnerable people who have less while also educating tomorrow’s doctors,” she said. Another constant in Marci’s life is her unbridled passion for gardening. “I love gardening – especially roses, lots of roses! Mark at Berridge Nursey loves seeing me stop in because I’m an easy sale,” she said. Other hobbies include cycling, historical fiction and classic movies. “I love our family, so my favorite movie is It’s a Wonderful Life . We even have our own ZuZu, my daughter’s dog that was born on Christmas.” Marci adores Arcadia and said it has everything to do with wonderful neighbors. “People are here for a long time, raising children and generously involved. My husband recognizes that Arcadia is where I love to be, and my friends have indoctrinated him into the neighborly way of life,” she said. It’s understood that when I’m 80, 90, or even 100, I’ll still be right here with my besties strolling our streets in my walker if need be.” Her philosophy in life is straightforward: “It’s not so much what you have, but what you give.” Marci gives more than most! Marci White     Step into an architectural masterpiece where modern elegance meets farmhouse charm. NEW TO MARKET If you are currently working with an agent, please disregard. NATHAN ANDERSON + PAUL NICOLETTI 480.888.5800 | NATEANDPAUL.COM SCAN TO CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE! Or give us a call at 602.730.0668 Today ROC #314154 THE REBUILD THE BLOCK DIFFERENCE When you build a home with Rebuild The Block, our goal is to make your life easy. You already have a full-time job and don’t need another one. Building is what we do - let us provide our decades of experience to your home. • Guided design-build process by our team - from acquisition to move-in • Our team handles heavy lifting, allowing you to relax and anticipate your ideal home • Early collaboration with contractor and design team for project success • Our team acts as your advocate, offering high-value budget recommendations and builder’s insights SCAN HERE for more info 3530 E Glenrosa Ave | Phoenix, AZ 85018 | 4 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,295 SF