eleventh haus
eleventh haus is a strategy studio for dreamers, doers, and systems-shifters—those building bold, purpose-driven futures. inspired by the eleventh house in astrology, a symbol of community, innovation, and collective progress, it’s a space where strategic clarity and intuitive insight converge. from global nonprofits to solopreneurs and emerging founders, eleventh haus supports transformation that’s both visionary and grounded—designed to align impact with intention.
about marilyn
hi!✨ i’m a global impact & strategy advisor that drives systems-level change, scaling high-impact programs, and advancing equity-centered philanthropy through strategic leadership. with over a decade of experience in global program strategy, organizational transformation, and multi-million-dollar fund management, i’ve led initiatives that reshaped humanitarian response, countered misinformation, and strengthened cross-sector partnerships at scale.
at internews, i led one of the organization’s most complex and diverse funding portfolios, managing partnerships across private foundations, u.s. government agencies, and multilateral institutions to fuel transformative programs. i played a key role in shaping institutional strategy, and overseeing the largest humanitarian grant in the organization’s history—rooted in trust 2.0, which reached 81m+ people in 60+ languages by countering pandemic-related misinformation, supporting public health responses, and strengthening community-centered information resilience.
beyond program leadership, i am committed to shaping inclusive, learning-driven organizations that center equity, trust-based philanthropy, and data-informed strategy. i co-authored the internews inclusive language guide, spearheaded cross-sector policy initiatives, and designed equity-focused training programs to align global operations with belonging, dignity, and justice (bdj) principles and justice-driven philanthropy 💖
my leadership spans multiple sectors—i’ve driven organizational growth as a director, scaled impact as a consultant, and strengthened stakeholder engagement across cultural institutions, nonprofits, international development organizations, and global businesses. at every stage, i championed people-first, data-driven, and impact-focused approaches that ensure sustainable, community-led change 🌍
with a master’s in international business and management from durham university’s triple-accredited business school and certifications in financial management, m.e.a.l (monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning), and people & program management, i bring the strategic foresight, operational acumen, and visionary leadership ⭐ to drive systemic change.
in addition to traditional strategy advisory, i offer an optional intuitive lens – leveraging astrology 🪐 and tarot 🌙 to explore leadership alignment, decision-making, and purpose-driven growth. this holistic approach bridges data and intuition, supporting bold, values-aligned transformation.
let’s connect to explore how we can co-create something meaningful together ✨
areas of expertise
→ ✨ strategic planning & cross-sector partnerships
→ 🌍 global program & operations design
→ 🌱 sustainability, risk mitigation, and long-term growth
→ 💻 innovation, tech integration, and ai-driven strategy
→ 🌀 brand alignment through story, systems & symbolism
→ 🔮 intuitive business consulting
“i always look forward to working with marilyn. one of their greatest strengths is their ability to refine and centralize processes across multiple teams, ensuring efficiency, clarity, and seamless collaboration. marilyn handled a job that often came under extreme pressure, helping get complex proposals and budgets over the finish line and navigating busy seasons with ease while maintaining an exceptional level of precision. their role required meticulous checks and in-depth research to prevent errors on multi million dollar proposals—where errors or discrepancies could make or break our chances of winning major awards. marilyn was so adept and meticulous and fostered a sense of trust with the teams they worked with. their ability to balance big-picture strategy with detail-oriented execution made them integral to our organization’s success. i’m jealous of the next organization that gets to work with them!”
- business development officer | internews network
“marilyn is absolutely fantastic to work with! we worked together on a marketing and pr project for a multinational company that was looking to increase their presence in asia. marilyn led the effort for the chinese market. whether it was translating english press releases from the client into mandarin, scouting out and coordinating various industry news outlets to run those pieces, or arranging interviews with industry experts and the client’s c-level executives, marilyn was on top of it all. throughout the entire project they were an impeccable communicator with both the client and fellow consultants on the project. marilyn is an incredible marketer with a diverse set of skills to ensure their clients’ success!”
- marketing project manager | hill + kincaid